Five Children Given Diabetes Drug Instead of Paracetamol in Gujarat

On September 23, five children in Surat, Gujarat, were mistakenly given the diabetes medication glimepiride instead of paracetamol after vaccination. This medical error led to their hospitalization and admission to the ICU. The nurse responsible for the mix-up has been suspended. The incident highlights the risks associated with administering the wrong medication to children.

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