Sahpra has announced the authorisation of Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine and the Covid-19 vaccine MC Pharma, also known as Sinopharm/BIBP vaccine, for use in SA
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority has announced the authorisation of Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine and the Covid-19 vaccine MC Pharma, also known as Sinopharm/BIBP vaccine, for use in SA. , the approval of the two vaccines is based on acceptable safety, quality and efficacy data submitted by the companies.
“Sahpra will continue to play its part in ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of all health products, including all vaccines, to ensure that the South African public is protected at all times.”Comirnaty is an mRNA vaccine indicated for active immunisation to prevent Covid-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older.
“The authorisation is, however, subject to a number of conditions which include that the vaccine is supplied and administered in accordance with the National Covid-19 vaccination programme and applicable guidelines,” Sahpra said.Sahpra said the adverse effects of the vaccine are usually mild or moderate and cleared within a few days of vaccination.
The vaccine is administered as two doses by intramuscular injection at an interval of two to four weeks and each dose is 0.5ml.
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