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COVID vaccination: 13 AEFI cases reported among lactating women

PTI Feb 12, 2022

Thirteen instances of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) have been reported among lactating women till February 3 and all these cases were minor, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha on 11 February.


All AEFI cases, including those among lactating mothers, are monitored through a well-structured and robust surveillance system. Causality assessment of all serious and severe cases are carried out by a designated committee to determine if it is related to the vaccine or vaccination process or otherwise, the minister said in a written reply to a question.

The minister said that as of February 3, a total of 13 instances of AEFI were reported among lactating women and all were minor. The National Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee monitors vaccine safety and recommends action to improve surveillance.

Periodic letters and monthly state-specific presentations on the performance of AEFI surveillance with action points are also shared with states and union territories. They are advised to regularly sensitise healthcare service providers to report AEFI instances, he said.

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