<p>Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said no painkillers or paracetamol are recommended after being vaccinated with its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin.</p>.<p>Stating that it has received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking three paracetamol 500mg tablets along with Covaxin for children, the company clarified that such a step was not required.</p>.<p>"No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin," Bharat Biotech said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Paracetamol was recommended along with certain other Covid-19 vaccines and is not recommended for Covaxin, it asserted.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/vax-for-teens-understanding-the-shelf-life-of-covid-19-vaccines-1067784.html" target="_blank">Vax for teens: Understanding the shelf life of Covid-19 vaccines</a></strong></p>.<p>"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," the company said.</p>.<p>Last month, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had granted emergency use authorisation to indigenously-developed Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for children above 12 years with certain conditions.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that vaccination against Covid-19 for children between 15-18 years would start from January 3.</p>.<p>Subsequently, India opened up vaccination for the 15-18 years age-group on Monday and so far over 85 lakh beneficiaries in the category have received the first shot.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said no painkillers or paracetamol are recommended after being vaccinated with its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin.</p>.<p>Stating that it has received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking three paracetamol 500mg tablets along with Covaxin for children, the company clarified that such a step was not required.</p>.<p>"No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin," Bharat Biotech said in a tweet.</p>.<p>Paracetamol was recommended along with certain other Covid-19 vaccines and is not recommended for Covaxin, it asserted.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/vax-for-teens-understanding-the-shelf-life-of-covid-19-vaccines-1067784.html" target="_blank">Vax for teens: Understanding the shelf life of Covid-19 vaccines</a></strong></p>.<p>"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," the company said.</p>.<p>Last month, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had granted emergency use authorisation to indigenously-developed Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for children above 12 years with certain conditions.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that vaccination against Covid-19 for children between 15-18 years would start from January 3.</p>.<p>Subsequently, India opened up vaccination for the 15-18 years age-group on Monday and so far over 85 lakh beneficiaries in the category have received the first shot.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>