The Pfizer vaccine which was created in collaboration with German biotechnology firm BioNTech is the only vaccine currently being administered to children in some countries. US health regulator rolled out the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between the ages of 12-15 on May 14, Canada had approved their shot for children on May 5. PTI had reported on May 26 that Pfizer is willing to export five crore vaccine doses over the course of four months, starting with one crore vaccine doses in July, one in August, two crore in September and finally another one crore in October. Sources told ANI that the pharma giant asked for relaxation in some clauses before it supplies vaccines to India. Indemnification clauses are often included in contracts with governments for the supply of necessary vaccines during any public health emergency.

Source: Hindustan Times May 27, 2021 03:15 UTC