Karnataka: 2 serious AEFIs recorded in Ballari, Dharwad

A 38-year-old male pourakarmika with no history of epilepsy got convulsions after being vaccinated

Karnataka reported two serious AEFIs (adverse events following immunisation) on Saturday, one each from Dharwad and Ballari.

A 38-year-old male pourakarmika, with no history of epilepsy, was vaccinated on February 19, as per Dr Rajani Nageshrao, Deputy Director, Immunisation, Department of Health and Family Welfare.

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After vaccination, he was normal for two hours but later developed high-grade fever, chills, and one episode of convulsions. He was shifted to Ballari district hospital for further management.

Asked if convulsions without a history of epilepsy post-vaccination is a cause for concern, Nageshrao said the patient is being examined. There has been a previous case of convulsions after inoculation in Kalaburagi but that patient had a medical history.

A 40-year-old female pourakarmika vaccinated on February 10, developed fever and chills at the end of the day she was vaccinated. She was treated at SDM hospital on an outpatient basis on February 18, where she is currently being treated.