SPUTNIK –V COVID VACCINE The Russian are the first to announce the covid vaccine and that does not give them any advantage. Or superiority. The number of covid infected Russians are ‘high . The cry that Russians experimental data is skimpy and not in public domain is a legitimate concern. .They are not in the race, competing with any Nation like in space. The name of the vaccine is being misinterpreted as being suggestive . They are the first to announce and to that extend deserve recognition and appreciation instead of criticism.’ They are not in business to sell their vaccine or are advertising for trade inquiries. Besides mass productions, costs, distribution, priority are still to be surmounted .It is left entirely to the Nations to protect their citizens by using any vaccine available, if they deem fit. Primarily Russian vaccine is meant for their own citizens and is being tested on Putin`s daughter to express confidence and she is not a guinea pig to be experimented with .That will be too high a price to be paid for mere propaganda .The usual successful vaccine in the past has taken years. It is expected that presently it will take at least 18 months, if not five years to make it available, after the prescribed stages on mass human trials. The animal phase has been expedited because of its highly contagious. nature and mortality. Third phase is believed cannot be shortened for any reasons as per procedures laid down. Even after successful analysis, results in the past have been disputable regarding efficacy and side effects. We know that many approved drugs to day are banned because of ill effects discovered after long use. We must not forget in to-days times development of technologies are evolving rapidly and it is possible to expedite studies and outcomes
There are about 130 vaccines in developmental stages and 3 have reached human trials, Even India is in the race to develop its own and has partnered, financed production and distribution. Prominent firms are Astra Zeneca, Moderna, Pfizer Sinovac,Carsino, Sino Pharma etc. People are still anxious and apprehensive about vaccines, doses, cost and after effects but deaths and furious spread are more worrisome. As the repurposed drugs are too expensive, in short supply and are not guaranteed cure No one is forcing the use of vaccine, the choice is voluntary, even though Govts. may subsidies vaccine The greatest hope against Covid 19 is vaccine and people are eagerly looking forward to the scientist to deliver fast to save life , economy. The National boundaries are not subject matter of race, but to save mankind against this scourge Nelson Lopes Chinchinim