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VAXZEVRIA/COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: link between the vaccine and the occurrence of thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia - VAXZEVRIA/COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: link between the vaccine and the occurrence of thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia
VAXZEVRIA/COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: link between the vaccine and the occurrence of thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia
AstraZeneca AB in agreement with the European Medicines Agency and the <National Competent Authority > would like to inform you of the following:
Summary
- A causal relationship between the vaccination with Vaxzevria and the occurrence of thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia is considered plausible.
- Although such adverse reactions are very rare, they exceeded what would be expected in the general population.
- No specific risk factors have been identified at this stage.
- Healthcare professionals should be alert to the signs and symptoms of thromboembolism and or thrombocytopenia and inform vaccinees accordingly.
- The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official national recommendations.
Published on: 13 April 2021