Two Deaths Post Vaccination, Centre Says Not Linked While Bharat Biotech Says Those With Medical Conditions Should Not Take Covaxin

Two out of seven Covid-19 vaccine beneficiaries who had developed severe adverse symptoms after being immunized have died. People who are immuno-compromised or are on medicines that affect the immune system are advised not to take the anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin, a detailed factsheet released by its manufacturer Bharat Biotech said. Earlier, the government had said patients on immuno-suppressants or suffering from immune deficiency could take the vaccine though the response was expected to be less effective in such individuals. Bharat Biotech has advised people with bleeding disorders or who are on blood thinners to avoid the shot. Also, those who are acutely ill, have fever or have any history of allergy, besides pregnant or lactating mothers were also advised against taking the jab. Clinical efficacy of Covaxin is yet to be established and it is still being studied in Phase 3 trials. The government has procured 55 lakh doses of Covaxin, which have been distributed among 12 states and UTs. Watch the video to know more.