What happened to the global tender of the states, what is the status of the children's vaccine? The answer given by the center

- There are many rumors circulating in India about the corona vaccination program

New delhi date. Thursday, May 27, 2021

There are various rumors circulating in India about the corona vaccination program and the facts are being misrepresented. The Government of India has dismissed these rumors as half-truths, distorted statements and separate from the truth. To put an end to these rumors, the Chairman of the Policy Commission and the National Expert Group on Vaccination Administration for Covid-19, Dr. Vinod Paul presented several facts related to vaccination.

Myth No. 1: The Center does not take sufficient steps to procure vaccines from abroad

Fact: The central government has been in talks with international vaccine makers since June-July 2020 and there have been several phases. These include Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Modern. The government also helped them a lot. But we must understand that buying a vaccine is not as easy as buying something else. Vaccines are available in limited quantities and are conditional on vaccine manufacturers and their priorities for their country. But the conversation is still going on.

Myth No. 2: The Center did not allow vaccines available in the world in India

Fact: The Government of India has taken an active stance and in April alone allowed the vaccine to enter India easily. The vaccines have been approved for emergency use by the USFDA, EMA, Britain's MHRA, Japan's PMDA and WHO. They will not need a bridging trial in India. There are currently no vaccine approval applications pending in India.

Myth No. 3: The Center is not providing enough vaccines to the states

Fact: The Center is providing adequate vaccines to the states as per the guidelines laid down. So much so that states are being informed in advance about the availability of the vaccine. In the non-GOI channel, states are getting 25 per cent vaccine and private hospitals are being given 25 per cent. But many states cannot afford this 25 per cent. Some of our leaders come on TV without full knowledge of the facts and create fear but this is not the time to play politics.

Myth No. 4: The Center is not taking any steps for vaccination of children

Fact: At present no country in the world is able to vaccinate children. Even the World Health Organization has not recommended a vaccine for children. Studies are currently underway on the safety of children's vaccines and the results are encouraging. A trial is also underway in India for a child vaccine.