While Covaxin has been shown to cause fewer side effects than other vaccines, the most common side effects reported with clinical trials of the vaccine on children include flu-like symptoms, which are expected, and are known to be reactive.
Since the side-effects are taken as a way of building up the body’s immunity, some side-effects that can be expected include fever, pain at the injection site, drowsiness, redness, body aches and fatigue. are those that go away. In 2-3 days time.
So far, no adverse side effects and reactions have been reported with Covaxin, but a monitoring committee will be set up. Children who have sensitivities, or have already had a poor reaction to vaccines, may need more care.
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