The world’s largest vaccination drive is currently underway in India, and since its beginning, reports of people showing adverse effects after getting the vaccine shot have surfaced. So far, close to 600 people have shown adverse effects after getting the COVID-19 shot. A total of 6,31,417 people have been vaccinated so far for the novel coronavirus in the country.Addressing the concerns, the manufacturers of Covishield and Covaxin – India’s indigenous vaccines – came out with fact sheets on who should not be taking the jabs

The world’s largest vaccination drive is currently underway in India, and since its beginning, reports of people showing adverse effects after getting the vaccine shot have surfaced.

So far, close to 600 people have shown adverse effects after getting the COVID-19 shot.

A total of 6,31,417 people have been vaccinated so far for the novel coronavirus in the country.

While there appears to be a mistrust in the vaccine, reports suggest that the number of people getting the shot are reducing.

Addressing the concerns, the manufacturers of Covishield and Covaxin – India’s indigenous vaccines – came out with fact sheets on who should not be taking the jabs.

Bharat Biotech, which manufactured the Covaxin, released a fact sheet advising pregnant or breastfeeding women, besides people with high fever or bleeding disorders, not to take the vaccine.

Who should avoid Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin:
People who are immune-compromised or are on medicines that affect the immunity
Have any history of allergies
Have fever
Have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
Are pregnant or breastfeeding since the effect of the vaccine has not been studied in pregnant women and nursing mothers
Have received another coronavirus vaccine
Any other serious health-related issues as determined by the healthcare officer supervising vaccine

Who should avoid SII’s Covishield:
People who are severely allergic to any ingredient in Covishield. Ingredients in the vaccine include – L-Histidine, L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, Disodium edetate dihydrate (EDTA), Water for injection.
If the first dose of Covishield caused an allergic reaction, avoid the second dose

The factsheets also advised people to mention their medical history to the healthcare providers:
All existing medical conditions
Any allergies
If you have a fever
If you are immunocompromised
Have received another Covid vaccine

Side-effects of vaccines:
There are some known risks and side-effects to the coronavirus vaccine. These include swelling, pain, redness, itching where the injection is administered.

Stiffness in the upper arm, weakness in injection arm, body ache, headache, fever, malaise, fatigue, rashes, nausea, vomiting as some of the common side-effects of the Covid vaccines.