In a worrying development six students from Patangi Primary School in the Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district experienced illness following a routine vaccination programme. Two of the affected children are in a critical state. The vaccinations were administered two days prior to the onset of symptoms which necessitated immediate medical intervention. The children are currently receiving treatment at Simonbadi Hospital. There is speculation about whether the vaccinations could be the cause of the childrens symptoms. To investigate further blood samples have been collected from the students and sent for analysis. ldquoShe informed me that her head started reeling after she was administered an injection. I did not take her seriously. I thought she was just feeling dizzy and would heal soon. However they informed me that my kids were seriousrdquo alleged a guardian Abraham Pradhan. Speaking to OTV Simonbadi PHC Dr. Avinash Mallick stated ldquoEveryone has different complaints. While some of them are in fever some are experiencing chest pain and a headache. Most of them have a temperature while the condition of one of the students is critical due to a breathing problem. All are under treatment. I donrsquot think this is due to vaccination as they had been vaccinated on Wednesday. Usually there will be a fever after vaccination. But they will get well soon.rdquo