Coronavirus Vaccine for Children in India Above 12 years
With the advent of the disastrous second wave of Coronavirus, everyone was in a rush to vaccinate themselves. As vaccination is till now the only possible shield against this deadly virus. However, the Coronavirus Vaccine for Children in India above 12 years of age is not yet started. The possible third wave can hit the country at any time, so the government and people are worried about the Coronavirus Vaccine for Children in India above 12 years of age. However, a ray of hope in this dark era comes from Zydus Cadila. Zydus Cadila seeks emergency use approval from DGCI.
Coronavirus Vaccine for Children in India above 12 years of age – A Weapon against Covid19
Against the current pandemic of Covid19, Indian is going to get a huge weapon. If all goes well, India will soon start vaccinating children above the age of 12. Bengaluru-based pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila has sought approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use of its DNA vaccine for people aged 12 years and above. However, with the approval of DCGI, the vaccination authority in India, the campaign for kids vaccine can be started very soon. Let us tell you that the trial of all three phases of the vaccine has been completed.
Zydus Cadila seeks emergency use of Cvid19 Vaccine for Children approval from DGCI
According to news agency ANI, Zydus Cadila has applied to India’s top drug regulator, Drugs Controller General of India, seeking approval for emergency use of its DNA vaccine Zycov-D. This vaccine from Zydus Cadila is for people 12 years of age and above. The data presented by the company from the 3rd phase of the vaccine trial. In the trial more than 28000 volunteers took part. According to Reuters, the vaccine has stood on the standards of safety and efficacy in interim data.
Clinical trial data from Zydus Cadila’s Phase III vaccine suggests that the Zycov-D vaccine is safe for children aged 12 to 18 years. The company plans to manufacture 100-120 million doses of corona vaccines annually. It is worth noting that Dr. NK Arora, President of the Kovid Working Group has said that the trial of the Zydus Cadila Vaccine is almost complete. By the end of July or in August, we can start giving this vaccine to children aged 12-18.
By:-
Prakhar Sharma
Founder, Upgrading India
