Covishield Vaccine: Understanding the Side Effects The Covishield vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, has played a crucial role in India's fight against COVID-19. Like any medication, Covishield can cause side effects, but it's important to remember that these are usually mild and short-lived. Common Side Effects: Injection Site Reactions: Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling around the injection site are very common and typically resolve within a day or two. Flu-like Symptoms: You might experience fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, or chills. These are usually mild and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers like paracetamol. Less Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Dizziness, giddiness Loss of appetite Body ache Difficulty sleeping Rare Side Effects: A very rare but serious side effect is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). This involves blood clots combined with low platelet count. Symptoms includ