Vaccine trial for paediatric population: Here is what the experts say on the subject Vaccine trial for paediatric population: Here is what the experts say on the subject Sources associated with the research programme on this subject told India Today TV that the nod from DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) office is expected in a week’s time. Here's what experts have to say on the subject: advertisement UPDATED: February 8, 2021 15:05 IST A final call on a research programme for vaccinating the paediatric population against Covid-19 is expected soon. (Photo Credits: Reuters) At a time when the vaccination drive in India has entered phase two, Bharat Biotech is awaiting a nod from the government to conduct vaccine trials in the paediatric population as well. This has suddenly started the debate whether this is the right time to conduct these trials.