World moves from shortages to possible glut of COVID-19 vaccines
Even as boosters are likely to keep demand alive for COVID-19 inoculations worldwide, the desperate shortages that existed for much of last year have waned.
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Even as boosters are likely to keep demand alive for COVID-19 inoculations worldwide, the desperate shortages that existed for much of last year have waned.
About 17.23 lakh minors in the 12-14 years age group are estimated to be eligible for Corbevax vaccine
As schools reopen across the country with standard restrictions amid a significant fall in cases, coronavirus vaccination for children in the age group of 12-14 years is set to begin on March 16. Along with this, all those aged 60 years and above will now be eligible to get precaution doses. Also read: Covid-19 vaccination for 12-14 age group to start from March 16
Covid vaccination for children aged 12-14 began on Wednesday. They are being jabbed with Corbevax vaccine. Around 7.11 crore children are expected to be vaccinated in this age group.
Mahima Datla, Managing Director of Biological E Ltd., is speaking to NDTV as India today started the vaccination of children aged 12 to 14 years.