What is the Sinopharm vaccine? How does it compare to others?

What is the Sinopharm vaccine? How does it compare to others?

Vaccines to prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are perhaps the best hope for ending the pandemic. Just recently, Bahrain has joined the front line of the global fight against the virus after announcing free vaccinations for citizens and residents.What do we know about the Sinopharm vaccine and how does it compare to other vaccines?What is the Sinopharm vaccine?Sinopharm Group (China National Pharmaceutical Group) is a state-owned pharmaceutical company with two vaccine candidates.The vaccine they have created uses an inactive virus to trigger an immune response. It works by using deactivated viral particles to expose the body's immune system to the virus without risking a serious disease response.On 13th December, the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has approved the registration of the Sinopharm vaccine. The NHRA approval for the vaccine is based on data from the trials carried out in several countries including Bahrain.How is it given?The Sinopharm vaccine is administered through injection into a muscle. According to the Ministry of Health's website, a second dose of vaccine is needed on the 21st day after the first vaccination. On Day 35, antibodies against the virus will start to develop in the vaccinated person.It is worth noting that citizens and residents in