Canada has second case of rare blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccine
April 18, 2021
12:18 PM CDT
Reuters
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Canada on Saturday reported a second case of rare blood clots with low platelets after immunization with AstraZeneca’s (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine in a week, while it said it still recommended the use of the shot.
The person who experienced the very rare event has been treated and is recovering, Canada's health ministry said in a statement, adding that the person lives in the province of Alberta.
Based on the evidence available, Canada still maintains that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the potential risks, the statement said.
Canada health authorities "will continue to monitor the use of all COVID-19 vaccines closely and examine and assess any new safety concerns," the statement said.
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