Aussie vaccine scientist fined $13k for advertising unapproved COVID-19 shot
The vaccine is still being assessed by the TGA
The biotech company run by SA endocrinologist Professor Nikolai Petrovsky has copped a $13,000 fine from the TGA for advertising its unapproved COVID-19 vaccine on Facebook and YouTube.
Professor Petrovsky developed the two-dose vaccine, COVAX-19, also known as Spikogen, with his company Vaxine 18 months ago.
He says the recombinant, protein-based vaccine has been tested in phase I, II and III trials and is already approved for use in Iran.
It was granted a provisional determination by the TGA in December, clearing the way for the company to apply for provisional registration.
