Blood Clots

• Don’t use heparin to treat COVID-19 vaccine-induced blood clots, EMA warns

  The European Medical Agency is reminding doctors not to use heparin to treat blood clots that are a side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2021
  
• Rare COVID-19 blood clots tied to cold viruses, German scientists say

  Scientists 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.

  Health

  May 29, 2021
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• Quebec confirms 4 more cases of blood clots in people vaccinated with AstraZeneca

  The ministry said in a statement that all four patients have been taken in charge by the health network and are receiving the appropriate care.

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  May 20, 2021
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• How do you spot an adverse reaction following a COVID-19 vaccine? Experts explain

  Should you be alarmed if you develop a fever? What about unexplained bruises? Experts break it down.

  Science

  May 18, 2021
• ‘I wish she could’ve gotten help’: Daughter of Alberta woman who died after AstraZeneca vaccine

  Eight days after receiving an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 52-year-old Lisa Stonehouse had heart palpitations, chills, nausea and a severe headache, her daughter Jordan said.

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  May 5, 2021
• U.S. to resume using J&J COVID-19 vaccine after CDC recommends ending pause

  The panel last week called for more data about a possible link to rare blood clots in the brain before deciding how and whether to end a "pause" of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  World

  Apr 23, 2021
• Why women are bearing the brunt of COVID-19 vaccine side effects

  Since countries have started rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, more women than men have reported side effects, such as blood clots and allergic reactions.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2021
• Johnson & Johnson vaccine safe despite possible blood clot link, EU says

  The review of a handful of cases prompted a pause in the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Europe and the United States last week.

  World

  Apr 20, 2021
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• More calls for COVID-19 vaccines to be offered to a wider range of people in Alberta

  A walk-in clinic opened on Saturday in Calgary, offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to people ages 55 to 64, but some people say the government should be expanding the rollout.

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  Apr 17, 2021
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• Survivor of rare blood clot after AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recalls ordeal

  Most cases of blood clots occurred within two weeks of the person receiving their first dose, and most of the cases reported in Europe have been in women under 60.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2021