Vaccination of children: When and where to register, what are the vaccine options for those in 15-18 age group?
The vaccine option for those in the 15-18 age group would only be Covaxin, according to the "Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 15-18 years and precaution dose to HCWs, FLWs and 60+ population with comorbidities" issued by the Union health ministry on Monday.
Dec 28, 2021, 07:30 AM IST
Covaxin for kids aged 2-18, Centre examining Expert Committee recommendations
The Central government is examining the recommendation to grant market authorization to Covaxin for the age group of 2 to 18 years.
Nov 30, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
US backs Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids, FDA approval expected soon
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously, with one abstention, that the vaccine's benefits in preventing COVID-19 in that age group outweigh any potential risks including a heart-related side effect that's been very rare in teens and young adults despite their use of a much higher shot dose.
Oct 27, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
