In view of the new viruses coming continuously, discussion on universal vaccine also started. Universal vaccine means a vaccine that can be effective on all viruses.
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Corona virus It is going to be almost three years since he came into the world. Kovid caused havoc all over the world and caused the death of crores of people. Given the growing threat corona vaccine Prepared and immunized, this epidemic was controlled. In this time of about three years, many variants of Kovid came. There are many other variants including Delta, Alpha, Beta and Omicron, although the most dangerous was the Delta variant. The dangerous form of Kovid was seen from this variant. The infection of the Omicron variants that came after this has also happened very fast. In view of the constantly coming new variants of Corona, the discussion on Universal Vaccine also started.
Universal vaccine means a vaccine that can be effective on all strains. Scientists from all over the world are doing research to make such a vaccine. Meanwhile, it is also being seen that apart from Kovid, many new viruses are also coming. Just a few days ago, a new virus has been identified in Russia like Kovid, which has been named Khosta-2. This virus is similar to SARS-CoV-2 and has been found in bats. The worrying thing is that this virus can also spread to humans and there is a possibility of serious infection in them. There is also no vaccine for Khosta-2. If this virus spreads to humans then it can have serious consequences.
Now the question arises that when some new virus is coming every few months, should there be emphasis on making universal vaccine. Can a vaccine be made that can be effective on all viruses. Experts say that it is very difficult to achieve such a situation where every two to three months vaccination can be done against any virus in the whole world.
Can Universal Vaccine Be Ready?
In this regard, Dr. Jugal Kishore, HOD Professor of Medicine Department of Safdarjung Hospital, says that it is a very difficult task to prepare a universal vaccine. Universal doesn’t mean what people might think. Everyone thinks that such a vaccine can be made which is effective on all viruses, but it is like a single medicine that can cure all the diseases of the body, which is not possible.
Creating a universal vaccine is also a big challenge? In this process, the body’s immune system has to recognize different viruses that are also related to each other. It is not easy to do so. For the past several years, efforts are being made to make a universal vaccine for influenza and HIV as well, but till date scientists have not been successful in this. It is not easy to bring a new vaccine every time to prevent a new virus.
In such a situation, it is important that people focus on strengthening their immune system. Because this is our first line of defense. Its job is to identify and destroy the virus before making us sick. If the immune system is strong then the effect of any virus will not be easy.
Dr. Kishor says that work should continue on making the vaccine, but it is important that people take care of their health. If you keep the lifestyle right and pay attention to the diet, then the body will be good and the immune system will also be strong. It is not right to depend on medicine or vaccine for every disease and virus. The effort should be that the immunity is so strong that the virus does not affect at all.
It is not necessary to discuss Khosta-2 vaccine yet
Epidemiologist Dr. Anshuman Kumar says that not much is known about Khosta-2 virus yet. There has also been no case of infection in its humans. In such a situation, there is no need to discuss the vaccine of this virus right now. As soon as any virus comes, we immediately start talking about its vaccines, while our focus should be towards prevention of disease.
It is not necessary that every virus should be controlled only with the vaccine. One can also keep himself healthy by following the methods of prevention. Therefore, at the moment it is necessary that any new virus should be monitored and only after adequate research on it, any information should be given to the people.
Vaccine making is a complicated process
Senior Physician Dr. Kawaljit Singh says that making a vaccine for any virus is a complex process. It takes a lot of research and many years. It also took a year for the vaccine of Kovid to be ready and now monkeypox vaccine is being made all over the world. In such a situation, if Khosta-2 virus spreads, then it will also take time to make its vaccine.
It may also happen that the work of making a vaccine against this virus has started in a country, but it takes years to make a vaccine for any virus. In such a situation, it is important that instead of discussing much about the vaccine, focus on the prevention of diseases.
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