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Question

Sinovac given for Covid-19 is a:

  1. Protein sub-unit
  2. Non-replicating viral vector
  3. Whole virus vaccine
  4. mRNA vaccine

Answer:

Option C: Whole virus vaccine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Whole virus vaccine”.

This vaccine is an inactivated vaccine with an adjuvant that is commonly used in many other vaccines with a well-documented safety profile, such as Hepatitis B and Tetanus vaccines, including in pregnant women.