Amid the battle against covid-19 the Centre on Saturday listed some post vaccination symptoms including shortness of breath and weakness in any body part, which may require immediate attention.
The Information and Broadcasting ministry has shared a graphic on Twitter, suggesting all to be alert about the symptoms that occur within 20 days of administration of any vaccine.
The list of symptoms within 20 days of vaccination that may require immediate attention:
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Vomiting or persistent abdominal pain
Blurred vision or pain in the eyes
Severe or persistent headache
Weakness in any body part
Pain in limbs or swelling in arms or feet
“Symptoms that occur within 20 days of administration of any COVID-19 vaccine require immediate attention. Shortness of breath, chest pain, vomiting or persistent abdominal pain, blurred vision, severe or persistent headache. #StaySafe,” the ministry tweeted.
Vaccination Coverage
India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the landmark figure of 79 crore with the administration of more than 2.5 crore vaccine doses in the last 24 hours.
According to the release by The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry the total vaccination, as per the 7 a.m. provisional data, is 2.15 crore, while the total vaccination reported by the states is over 2.5 crores.
The Prime Minister also congratulated the country on this splendid achievement and said “Countless individuals and organisations have immersed themselves in some or the other noble deeds of community service today. I salute them for their noteworthy efforts. There is nothing better than giving back to society and helping others,” he tweeted.
