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Why potential vaccine-related legal liabilities worry Covid-19 vaccine makers
As part of their purchase pacts, some countries have agreed to indemnify vaccine makers against claims following any adverse effects. India has not agreed to this so far. Executives of vaccine makers are also worried about the high cost of product liability covers they will have to buy given the limited data on adverse effects at this stage
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With the government not extending indemnity to Covid-19 vaccine makers, there has been some disquiet among companies about the potential litigation that may arise due to unforeseen complications from Covid-19 vaccines.