• Question: Is it true scientists are thinking of using dead Covid-19 cells in the vaccine?

    Asked by anon-259595 on 19 Oct 2020.
    • Photo: Siti Syuhaida Mohamed Yunus

      Siti Syuhaida Mohamed Yunus answered on 19 Oct 2020:

      There is no scientific evidence on it. However, you can watch this video for some additional knowledge on how they make the vaccines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcdZQHD4MJE. Also, please do check the NHS website for more information.

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      Stephen Clarke answered on 19 Oct 2020:

      It sounds like you are thinking about an “Inactivated vaccine” which is indeed the virus without the ability to be active. It is one of the common methods of developing vaccines. The body sees the shape of the virus and responds to it by creating antibodies, but the virus has lost it’s ability to cause harm.

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