The Center said on Tuesday (December 15) that the possibility of an adverse event after being vaccinated against COVID-19 cannot be ruled out, adding that states and territories in the union have been instructed to remain prepared for this.
At a press conference, Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that adverse events after immunization for the COVID-19 vaccine are critical and the Center has asked each state to identify at least one adverse event. after vaccination in each block.
“Post-immunization adverse events are critical. Even during universal immunization, which has been going on for decades, some adverse effects are seen in children and pregnant women. Therefore, we cannot deny the possibility of an adverse event. “, Bhushan said.
“Therefore, we cannot deny the possibility of an adverse event when COVID-19 vaccination begins. In countries where inoculation has already started, especially in the UK, adverse events occurred on the first day. Therefore, it is essential that the states and territories of the union also prepare for this, ”he added.
“States have been asked to identify at least one AEFI management center in each block. PHCs, CHCs, district hospitals, private health centers or any other fixed health center with medical officers and paramedical personnel can be identified as AEFI management centers “. Bhushan pointed out.
Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Health has also issued cold chain equipment estimation guidelines that have been issued to all states and have received at least 240 cold rooms, 70 cold rooms, 45,000 ice-lined refrigerators, 41,000 freezers and 300 solar refrigerators for COVID-19 vaccination.
Bhushan said that the guidelines for estimating electrical and non-electrical cold chain equipment and strengthening it have been issued to all states and territories in the Union.
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According to Bhushan, the Center has set up a multi-level governance mechanism that will assist the COVID-19 vaccination program. He added that at least 36 states and UT have concluded meetings of the state steering committee, as well as state task forces.
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