<p>The government of India will begin Covid-19 vaccination for kids after Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets approved for use.</p>.<p>As per a <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-19-govt-to-start-vaccination-for-kids-only-after-nod-to-covaxin/articleshow/87594771.cms" target="_blank">report</a> by <em>the Times of India</em>, the approval could take a few weeks.</p>.<p>Despite Zy-CoV-D getting emergency use authorisation for kids aged 12-17 years, the government believes that it may not be adequate to vaccinate children. Speaking to the publication, an official said, "Zy-CoV-D supplies are limited and may not suffice to cover all children."</p>.<p>Covaxin has already been recommended for use in children from age 2-18 years, but the final approval for EUA is pending with DCGI.</p>.<p>The government plans to initiate vaccination with children with certain health conditions first, because of their vulnerability to Covid-19.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>The government of India will begin Covid-19 vaccination for kids after Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets approved for use.</p>.<p>As per a <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-19-govt-to-start-vaccination-for-kids-only-after-nod-to-covaxin/articleshow/87594771.cms" target="_blank">report</a> by <em>the Times of India</em>, the approval could take a few weeks.</p>.<p>Despite Zy-CoV-D getting emergency use authorisation for kids aged 12-17 years, the government believes that it may not be adequate to vaccinate children. Speaking to the publication, an official said, "Zy-CoV-D supplies are limited and may not suffice to cover all children."</p>.<p>Covaxin has already been recommended for use in children from age 2-18 years, but the final approval for EUA is pending with DCGI.</p>.<p>The government plans to initiate vaccination with children with certain health conditions first, because of their vulnerability to Covid-19.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
