Explained: Who should not take the coronavirus vaccine shots | Side effects of covid vaccine

1) Who should not take the coronavirus vaccine shots?
2) Side effects of covid vaccine

Who should not take the coronavirus vaccine shots?

Both Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech have listed risks and side effects of their coronavirus vaccine. Here is a list of all those who should not 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 Serum Institute’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

According to who.int Side effects of covid vaccine:

Reported side effects to COVID-19 vaccines have mostly been mild to moderate and short-lasting. They include:

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Muscle pain

• Chills

• Diarrhoea

• Pain at the injection site

Always use mask, hand sanitizer and think positive!