New Delhi: Children have got a new weapon to protect themselves from coronavirus infection. It is reported that the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has allowed emergency use of Covaxin for the age group of 6-12. On Friday itself, the Subject Expert Committee had recommended Covacin for children of this age. Let us know that Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has developed the indigenous corona vaccine, Covacin.

In addition to Covishield, Covacin was also used in the vaccination of adults. At the moment, children between the ages of 15 and 18 are being given this vaccine. In the meeting held on Thursday, the SEC had considered Bharat biotech's application. However, experts had sought additional information after the data reported by the company on Friday. Let us know that amid the increasing cases of coronavirus infection, the focus on the vaccination of children has once again increased.

On Thursday, the SEC recommended the use of Corbivacs of Biological E for children aged 6 to 12. At present, Corbivacs is being given to children between the ages of 12 and 14. Vaccination of 15-18-year-olds in India started from January. In March, it was also allowed for children above the age of 12.

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