Request to be Highly Vigilant: Bharat Biotech on Reports of ‘Other Vaccines’ Being Administered to Teens

The COVID-19 vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 years started in the country from January 3, 2022.

Written by: India.com News Desk Edited by: Priyanka

Published: January 8, 2022, 9:59 PM IST

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Covaxin is the only COVID-19 vaccine in India approved for this age group.

Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech on Friday said that it has received reports of COVID-19 vaccines other than Covaxin are being administered in children of age group 15-18 years in the country. The Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer urged healthcare workers to ensure administration of Covaxin as it is the only approved COVID vaccine for this particular population category.

“We have received several reports of other COVID-19 vaccines being administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group. We humbly request healthcare workers to be highly vigilant and ensure that only Covaxin is administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group,” read a Bharat Biotech release.

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“Covaxin received approval based on a thorough clinical trial evaluation for safety and immunogenicity in the 2-18 years age group. Currently, it is the only COVID-19 vaccine in India approved for children,” it added. The COVID-19 vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 years started in the country from January 3, 2022.

(With inputs from ANI)