Mumbai: Two report ‘mild reaction’ following immunisation, sent home after 30 mins
ByMalathy IyerMalathy Iyer / Updated: Mar 2, 2021, 08:11 IST
(This story was first published in the Times of India on March 2, 2021)
Mumbai: The city recorded two instances of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) on Monday, the first day of vaccinating senior citizens and those above 45 years with comorbidities. Civic authorities said both were minor cases of giddiness, where the recipients were kept under observation and sent home within 30 minutes.
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Mumbai, a total of 7,350 people were vaccinated on Monday, including 1,722 senior citizens and 260 people above 45 with comorbidities. Officials at all eight centres said they were on extra vigil since many above 80 and 90 years of age got the shot. But none reported any major issues, although the centres are gearing to receive more calls a day after vaccination. State authorities didn’t divulge any AEFI figures, although the inci