INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
New Delhi: People who are severely allergic to any ingredient of COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' are advised not to take it, Serum Institute
of India said.According to the fact sheet for the vaccine recipient by the Serum Institute of India, one should not get the Covishield
"L-Histidine, L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, Polysorbate 80, Ethanol, Sucrose, Sodium chloride,
Disodium edetate dihydrate (EDTA), Water for injection," Serum Institute said.The fact sheet for the vaccine recipient on the website of the
vaccine major is to help the recipient understand the risks and benefits of the Covishield vaccine.The vaccine maker also said that the
vaccine recipient should also tell the healthcare provider about all the medical conditions before getting the Covishield vaccine including,
"if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after any drug, food, any vaccine or any ingredients of Covishield
blood thinner and also if they are immuno-compromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system, it added.The fact sheet also
says that if a person is pregnant or plans to become pregnant or is breastfeeding she should tell the healthcare provider before taking the
jab.The vaccine recipient should also mention to the healthcare provider if "you have received another COVID-19 vaccine," Serum Institute
Monday and 580 adverse events following immunisation were reported.Click on Deccan Chronicle Technology and Science for the latest news and
