Adverse event cases after Covid-19 vaccination just one in 2,000: Govt

Just one out of 2,000 beneficiaries report minor effects post vaccination against COVID-19, the Centre on Tuesday said, noting that the rate of adverse event following immunisation has been recorded at 0.05 per cent.

Dispelling rumours, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said the vaccination will not impact fertility in any manner.

"The AEFI is 0.05 per cent, it is 1 in 2000 there is slight pain or fever. Spreading rumours like it will impact fertility are not true. The vaccines are eminently safe. I will appeal anganwadi workers and nurses to get vaccinated," he said.

ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava further