NEW DELHI: The possibility of an adverse event after being vaccinated for COVID-19 cannot be ruled out, the Government said on Tuesday and asked states and union territories to be prepared for this as part of the anti-coronavirus inoculation drive.
At a press briefing, secretary in the Health Ministry Rajesh Bhushan said that adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) are critical aspect and states have been asked to identify at least one adverse event following immunisation (AEFI)management centre in each block.
“Even during universal immunisation programmes, which have been going on for decades, some adverse effects are seen in children and pregnant women after they are administered shots,” Bhushan said. (AGENCIES)
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