Soon after the US pharma company sought fast-track approval for its jab in India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday sought procurement of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible to inoculate children in the national Capital.
“We should procure this vaccine as soon as possible for our children,” Kejriwal tweeted, citing a news story on the fast-track approval sought by the company.
The Delhi Chief Minister has been requesting the Central Government to explore suitable vaccine options, citing the opinion of experts that a possible third wave of the corona pandemic in the coming months may affect children.
The Delhi Government has also suggested that the Centre shouldvaccinate students and teachers if it decides to conduct Class 12
Board exams that have been delayed due to the second wave of the virus.
The US major has told Indian authorities that its vaccine is suitable for everyone aged 12 years or above and can be stored for a month at two-eight degrees Celsius, sources had said.
Pfizer, which has offered five crore doses to India between July and October, recently held a series of interactions with the Indian Government authorities.
It has shared with authorities the most recent data points regarding efficacy trials and approvals for its vaccine in various countries and by the World Health Organisation.