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No Paracetamol or painkiller recommended for children vaccinated with Covaxin: Bharat Biotech

NEW DELHI — Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said that no paracetamol or painkillers are recommended for children after being vaccinated against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) with Covaxin.

The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker said that certain immunisation centres are recommending three paracetamol tablets of 500 mg for children vaccinated with Covaxin.

“We have received feedback that certain immunization centres are recommending taking 3 paracetamol 500 mg tablets along with Covaxin for children. No paracetamol or pain killers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin,” Bharat Biotech said in a statement.