Review Article
Volume: 36 | Issue: 4 | Published: Dec 31, 2020 | Pages: 329 - 333 | DOI: 10.24911/BioMedica/5-72
Will COVID-19 Vaccine Genetically Modify Humans? Facts and Myths
Authors: Mulazim Hussain Bukhari , Shahzadi Zain , Javed Akram
Article Info
Authors
Mulazim Hussain Bukhari
Head of Pathology Department, Azra Naheed Medical College, Director Postgraduate Medical Sciences, Superior University Lahore – Pakistan.
Shahzadi Zain
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University – Canada.
Javed Akram
Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Lahore – Pakistan.
Publication History
Received: November 02, 2020
Revised: December 03, 2020
Accepted: December 13, 2020
Published: December 31, 2020
Abstract
The vaccines being developed to protect humans from the Coronavirus pandemics have also been developed in the past to save humans from many other pandemics. The current COVID‐19 vaccine research and development involves people from all over the world, therefore raising many questions which must be addressed by all stakeholders. No doubt, it is the need of the day to provide an effective vaccine to control the pandemics that must be balanced with incorporation of the research ethics. In any event, the safety and well‐being of research subjects must be protected, especially that of vulnerable subjects. The consent of the population is very important and usage must be addressed through transparent sharing of information. The current review article will try to unveil some facts and myths related to the safe use of this vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, Vaccine, Human DNA, G2 technology, COVID-19, Foetal cells.
