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The government has indicated that Covid-19 vaccines for children are likely to be available next month. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made the statement during the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday, according to reports.
The health ministry, in response to a query, said clinical trials were on and a decision will be taken based on expert opinion. “If the data is robust, experts will decide whether the vaccines can be given to children,” Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, health ministry, said.
Two vaccine makers — Bharat Biotech, maker of Covaxin, and Zydus Cadila — are developing these vaccines.
The health ministry, in response to a query, said clinical trials were on and a decision will be taken based on expert opinion. “If the data is robust, experts will decide whether the vaccines can be given to children,” Lav Agarwal, joint secretary, health ministry, said.
Two vaccine makers — Bharat Biotech, maker of Covaxin, and Zydus Cadila — are developing these vaccines.
