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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

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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

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