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Five Children Hospitalised in Gujarat After Diabetes Drug Given Post‑Vaccination, Worker Suspended
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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Five children in Gujarat were admitted after a diabetes medication was administered following vaccination, prompting the suspension of the attending health worker.
Gujarat health authorities reported that five children were taken to hospital after receiving a diabetes drug in the aftermath of a routine vaccination. The children exhibited adverse reactions that required medical observation and treatment, leading to their admission to a pediatric ward.
The incident has triggered an internal inquiry, and the health worker who administered the medication has been suspended pending further investigation. Officials said the suspension is a precautionary measure while they review the protocol followed during the vaccination drive.
Parents of the affected children have been informed and are being provided with medical updates. The state health department has assured the public that it is closely monitoring the situation and will take corrective action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The incident has triggered an internal inquiry, and the health worker who administered the medication has been suspended pending further investigation. Officials said the suspension is a precautionary measure while they review the protocol followed during the vaccination drive.
Parents of the affected children have been informed and are being provided with medical updates. The state health department has assured the public that it is closely monitoring the situation and will take corrective action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.