Proper immunization procedures can reduce the risk of adverse events following immunization (AEFI), according to Hindra Irawan Satari, Chief of the National .
The Food and Drugs Authority’s Safety Monitoring System from March 2021 to November 2022, has recorded 9,000 side effects - known as Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) from the over 21 million doses administered to persons. This means for 100, 000 COVID-19 doses administered about 43 persons complained of AEFI.…
New Delhi, Nov 29: The Centre clarified to the Supreme Court that there was no legal compulsion to get a vaccination for COVID-19. In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the Centre submitted that the concept of informed consent is inapplicable to the voluntary use of a drug such as a vaccine. “While the Government of India strongly encourages all eligible persons to undertake vaccination in public interest, there is no legal compulsion for the same,” the affidavit read. […]
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Centre on Tuesday clarified to the Supreme Court that there was no legal compulsion to get a vaccination for COVID-19. India News | No Legal Compulsion to Get COVID-19 Vaccination, Centre Tells SC.