History of blood clots not usually a reason to avoid AstraZeneca Patients who have had blood clots or take blood thinners often ask these two haematologists, ‘Should I have the AstraZeneca vaccine?’
Identifying and treating vaccine-linked blood clots in general practice Other than age, there are ‘no known risk factors’ associated with developing blood clots with low platelets following an AstraZeneca vaccination, but GPs can still take steps to protect patients.
Australian authorities update side effect advice on AstraZeneca vaccine The ATAGI release confirms most over-50s can receive the vaccine, and that the rare blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca can be treated effectively.
Five new cases of blood clots likely linked to AstraZeneca But evidence indicates the benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks, according to the TGA.
Antihypertensives may benefit people with normal blood pressure But experts worry about the potential real-world benefits and harms of putting ‘millions more’ people on these drugs.
Over-50s can now get their COVID vaccine: What do they need to know? Amid reports of blood clots and increasing vaccine hesitancy, patients will likely have questions as the next phase of the rollout gets underway.
No evidence that recent blood clot deaths were linked to COVID vaccine The TGA has confirmed there is ‘no likely association’ between the deaths of two NSW men and the AstraZeneca vaccine.
GPs with AstraZeneca stockpile turn attention to vaccinating over-50s Patient concerns around the AstraZeneca vaccine have seen a decline in interest in some practices, prompting GPs to bring forward the new rollout strategy’s commencement date.
Benefits of AstraZeneca overwhelmingly high despite increased clotting risk New European research has found the risk of a rare blood clotting syndrome associated with the vaccine is double what has been previously reported.
Are blood clots a concern with mRNA vaccines? An investigation into Australia’s first case of blood clotting after the Pfizer vaccine has yet to confirm a link.