An incident in Surat, Gujarat, involving 5 children who were allegedly given diabetes medication instead of paracetamol after vaccination has been addressed by Gujarat Minister Praful Pansheriya.

Pansheriya said the children were given tablets after vaccination to reduce their temperature. His statement referred to the possibility of children developing a temperature after vaccination.

What the minister said

The minister's remarks concerned the alleged administration of diabetes medication in place of paracetamol to the 5 children. The report does not include the name of the diabetes medicine or further details about the children's condition.

The report also does not provide details about where the vaccination took place, when the tablets were administered or whether the children required additional treatment.

What is known about the incident

  • Location: Surat, Gujarat
  • Children involved: 5
  • Allegation: Diabetes medication was given instead of paracetamol after vaccination
  • Stated purpose of the tablets: To reduce the children's temperature

No further verified details about the incident are included in the report.

Conclusion

The Surat incident concerns an allegation involving 5 children and medication given after vaccination. Minister Praful Pansheriya has confirmed that tablets were provided to reduce their temperature, while further details about the medicine and the children's condition are not yet available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened in Surat?

An allegation was raised that diabetes medication was given instead of paracetamol to 5 children after vaccination.

Q. Who spoke about the incident?

Gujarat Minister Praful Pansheriya spoke about the incident.

Q. Why were the tablets given?

The minister said the tablets were given to reduce the children's temperature after vaccination.

Q. How many children were involved?

The incident involved 5 children.

Q. Is the name of the medicine known?

The report does not include the name of the diabetes medicine.