Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine iNCOVACC will be available in January, 2023

Following the announcement of pricing and availability information by Bharat Biotech, the Union government said that the iNCOVACC nasal vaccination cannot be used if a booster dosage has previously been taken. The clarification comes at a time when the Union government has emphasized the importance of coronavirus vaccination booster doses, often known as preventive dose.

What's a nasal vaccine?

A nasal vaccination is one that is delivered through the nose. It can be inhaled as a spray or placed into the nose using a dropper.Nasal vaccinations are believed to provide protection against coronavirus. It is thought to be beneficial since the nose is frequently the primary point of entry for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19 illness. Though the primary goal of vaccines is to prevent fatalities and severe sickness, there is some indication that nasal vaccines may be more effective at preventing transmission.