As far as local vaccine makers, like Serum Institute of India, raising a similar demand is concerned, the issue is under watch, Dr Paul said. Will Pfizer be administered to children in India? When it comes, we will have more insight into the matter as this vaccine has already been tested on children," Dr Paul said. While Moderna will be able to share its vaccines with India only in 2022, Pfizer is ready to share 5 crore doses with India but it has imposed two conditions. The demand has raised similar demand from Serum Institute of India as its CEO Adar Poonawalla earlier batted for similar cover for vaccine makers.

Source: Hindustan Times June 04, 2021 11:15 UTC