On Wednesday, Bharat Biotech said that painkillers and paracetamol are not suggested for teenagers aged 15-18 years after getting Covaxin vaccine for Covid-19. This is coming after Bharat Biotech recieved feedback that some vaccination centers are suggesting people to take 3 500mg paracetamol tablets along with Covaxin for teenagers. However, they cleared that such a step was not required at all. The vaccine maker company also said that medication is recommended only after consulting a doctor. Covid-19 cases are on a spike again and the third wave has hit our country. Although, the symptoms of omicron variant cases are mild, but it is spreading at an increasing speed.
Bharat biotech company took to their Twitter handle and said, "No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin." Paracetamol was suggested along with some other COVID-19 vaccines and is not a recommendation for Covaxin, it added. The company said, "Through our clinical trials spanning 30,000 individuals, approximately 10-20 per cent individuals report side effects. Most of these are mild, resolve within 1-2 days, and do not require medication. Medication is only recommended only after you consult a physician."
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A month ago, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had allowed the emergency use authorisation to the self developed Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for teenagers above 12 years of age with certain conditions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier announced that vaccination against COVID-19 for teens between 15-18 years of age can start from January 3. Eventually, India began the vaccination programme for 15-18 years age bracket on Monday, i.e January 3. And so far, more than 85 lakh children in the category have received the first shot. Everyone should get fully vaccinated against Coronavirus and keep following Covid appropriate behaviour as well. Wear masks, wash hands frequently and maintain social distancing at all times.