Bharat Biotech’s 'Covaxin' gets DCGI nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on children aged 2 to 18 years

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Thursday approved Phase 2 and 3 clinical trial of Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN vaccine in the age group of 2 to 18 years, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Bharat Biotech will conduct trials in 525 healthy volunteers. "In the trial, the vaccine will be given by intramuscular route in two doses at day 0 and day 28," it said.