PH eyes clinical trials for Russian COVID-19 vaccine as safety concerns raised

The Philippines may participate in Phase 3 clinical trials for Russia's COVID-19 vaccine called Sputnik V. Full story:

are skeptical about Russia's claim that it has developed a COVID-19 vaccine proven to be both safe and effective.

Questions over the vaccine called Sputnik V largely revolve around the rush to declare it ready for use despite the lack of Phase 3 testing. As the last stage in clinical trials, the step is crucial as it involves thousands of participants over several months to determine if a vaccine produces immunity as well as any significant side effects.

"Having a vaccine…and proving that a vaccine is safe and effective are two different things," said Fauci in a"I hope that the Russians have actually, definitively proven that the vaccine is safe and effective. I seriously doubt that they've done that," he added.has also yet to give the vaccine its stamp of approval, which would require a"rigorous review and assessment of all the required safety and efficacy data.

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