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Covovax safer for 12yrs and above as per Goverment norms

COVOVAX™ VACCINE The COVOVAX™ vaccine is approved for restricted use in emergency situation that may prevent COVID-19 caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older • If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after any drug, food, any vaccine or any ingredients of COVOVAX™ vaccine • If you have fever • If you have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or if you are taking a blood thinning medicines (anticoagulant) • If you have a problem with liver related disorder and/or inflammation of the gall bladder • If your immune system does not work properly (immunodeficiency) or you are taking medicines that weaken the immune system (such as high-dose corticosteroids, immunosuppressants or cancer medicines) • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant • If you are breastfeeding • If you have received another COVID-19 vaccine

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