Astrazeneca Blood Clots
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Data in favour of mixing COVID-19 vaccines, but long-term effects unknown: expertsWHO’s chief scientist has cautioned individuals against mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines on their own without public health guidance.HealthJul 12, 2021
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Don’t use heparin to treat COVID-19 vaccine-induced blood clots, EMA warnsThe European Medical Agency is reminding doctors not to use heparin to treat blood clots that are a side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines.HealthJun 7, 2021
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Experts fear AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine wastage after NACI recommends mixing dosesAmid blood clot reports, NACI has recommended that Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can be used as a subsequent dose after one shot of AstraZeneca.HealthJun 2, 2021
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Rare COVID-19 blood clots tied to cold viruses, German scientists sayScientists and U.S. and European drug regulators have been searching for an explanation behind the rare but potentially deadly clots accompanied by low blood platelet counts.HealthMay 29, 2021
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How do you spot an adverse reaction following a COVID-19 vaccine? Experts explainShould you be alarmed if you develop a fever? What about unexplained bruises? Experts break it down.ScienceMay 18, 2021
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AstraZeneca vaccine 1st dose recipients in limbo after some provinces press pauseOntario and Alberta have temporarily stopped administering first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over supply and security issues, while Manitoba is limiting its use.HealthMay 12, 2021
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AstraZeneca considers seeking full U.S. approval for its COVID-19 vaccineThe drugmakers may skip asking the U.S. FDA for emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 shot and instead pursue the more time-intensive application for a full-fledged license.CanadaMay 7, 2021
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Why does the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine age limit differ across provinces?Quebec has lowered the age requirement for the AstraZeneca vaccine from 55 to 45, while British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario are going with 40.HealthApr 21, 2021
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AstraZeneca vaccine still safe despite ‘stronger link’ to blood clots, Health Canada saysHealth Canada maintains the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, despite a Tuesday report that a woman in Quebec developed a blood clot shortly after receiving her shot.CanadaApr 14, 2021
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Blood clot risks: Comparing COVID-19 vaccines with common medicines, travel and smokingThe likelihood of getting blood clots from pregnancy, birth control pills and COVID-19 itself is higher than from the vaccines, experts say.HealthApr 13, 2021
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