“The vaccine has not really been tested on vulnerable groups such as underaged people, nursing mothers, and pregnant mothers. “It is not that people under 18 should not be given Covid-19 vaccine at all. As per World Health Organization’s guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for Covid-19 vaccines: “Clinical manifestations of Covid-19 are generally milder in children compared to adults. Reopening schools will remain a concern since children under-18 will not get vaccinated in the first phase. After the dry run, the nationwide vaccination will likely begin on February 8, according to the Health Ministry.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 24, 2021 09:22 UTC