Post vaccination with Covaxin (BBV152), Serum from healthcare professionals of Microbiology Department at apex tertiary referral hospital of India were tested for SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies. 70% individuals at 14-30 days, 63.1% individuals at 30-60 days but only 36.8% individuals at 60-90 days after second dose of vaccine had detectable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein specific IgG antibodies. However, 80% individuals at 14-30 days, 89.4% individuals at 30-60 days while 94.7% individuals at 60-90 days after second dose of vaccine had detectable SARS-CoV-2 whole cell antigen specific IgG antibodies. Males were lacking SARS-CoV-2 spike protein specific IgG antibodies in higher proportion than females and had lower index wherever detected. Age and co-morbidities were non-significant factors for post vaccination IgG response but not in breakthrough infection. 8.3% individuals developed mild COVID-19 symptoms post 14-90 days of second dose and none had severe COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 spike protein specific IgG antibodies induced by Covaxin are drastically reduced in 60-90 days among fully vaccinated individuals which could be a potential risk for breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection, if not severe COVID-19. It may be essential to have additional antigenic stimulations/boosters for continued protection.
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