Patna School Chaos: Children Fall Ill After Filariasis Medicine, Health Dept Clarifies

• Several school children in Patna fell ill after taking Albendazole medicine during the Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign.
• The incident occurred at a primary school in Ganpat Rai Tola, causing dizziness and anxiety among some students.
• A Quick Response Team and ambulance were dispatched, and affected children were taken to Athmalgola Community Health Center.
• Doctors declared all children out of danger after first aid, attributing the illness to potential mild side effects of Albendazole.
• Health officials clarified that such mild side effects like dizziness or nausea can occur, but the situation is under control.