13) Sputnik V Flashcards
1
Q
What is this ?
A
This is the world’s 1st corona vaccine as claimed by Russia
2
Q
Who has developed it ?
A
Gamaleya Research Institute and Russian Defence ministry
3
Q
How does it work ?
A
It is based on the DNA of a SARS CoV-2 type Adenovirus – A common cold virus
The vaccine uses the weakened virus to deliver small parts of a pathogen and stimulate an immune response
4
Q
Why name Sputnik ?
A
Russia’s (USSR) 1st orbital satellite in 1957
