Politics being done on Covid vaccine safety: Govt

January 21, 2021 12:51

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on the Covid-19 vaccine drive and its safety. "The message is clear that vaccine is completely safe and effective. The said adverse events or side effects surfacing are common and it can be seen after any vaccination.

"Government does not want people who are hesitant to take vaccine to suffer any disadvantage. Everyone should get equal protection just like our doctors.

"The vaccination will be the last nail in the coffin of COVID19. It is unfortunate that some people are spreading misinformation about the vaccination for political reasons. This has developed vaccine hesitancy in a small group of people."

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