After receiving feedback from many immunization centres, Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said that no painkillers are recommended for children after being vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) with Covaxin.
The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker said that certain immunisation centres are recommending three paracetamol tablets of 500 mg for children vaccinated with Covaxin.
“We have received feedback that certain immunization centres are recommending taking 3 paracetamol 500 mg tablets along with Covaxin for children. No paracetamol or pain killers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin,” Bharat Biotech said in a statement.
“Bharat Biotech said that between 10-20 per cent of 30,000 individuals who participated in the clinical trials reported side effects. It added that most of the side effects were mild and disappeared within 1-2 days and do not require medication. Medication is only recommended after you consult a physician,” the statement reads. India began vaccination with Covaxin for children aged 15-18 from January 3. Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group have received first dose of COVID19 vaccine on the third day of vaccination drive for children.
