Coronavirus | Karnataka not using Covaxin for those on immunosuppressants

Karnataka has not been using Covaxin for those on immunosuppressants as this is one of the contraindications mentioned in the factsheet released by Bharat Biotech, the company that has developed the vaccine, said Arundathi Chandrashekar, State Mission Director, National Health Mission. Replying to queries at a media sensitisation programme here on Wednesday, the official said the State had been strictly following all vaccine protocols. “The consent form is read out to those who cannot do so and the vaccine is administered only after their consent. No serious adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) has been reported among those who have taken Covaxin so far,” she said.