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Health Canada Updated The AstraZeneca Vaccine Label To Include Blood Clot Info

The agency says the vaccine is still safe and effective.👇💉
AstraZeneca Vaccine Label Was Updated By Health Canada To Include Blood Clot Info
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Managing Editor, Canada

In a new statement, Health Canada confirmed that the product monograph — or label — on AstraZeneca vaccines has been updated to include information about blood clots.

Following reports of “very rare adverse events” in Europe, the federal health agency confirmed that they had worked very closely with regulators to consider the evidence and update the vaccine’s label.

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Going forward, it will include details on “very rare reports of blood clots associated with low levels of blood platelets (i.e., thrombocytopenia) following immunization with the AstraZeneca vaccine.”

That said, the agency reassures Canadians that it is both safe and effective at protecting against COVID-19, with Justin Trudeau adding, “To say it simply, the best vaccine for you is the first one offered to you."

To date, Health Canada says it has “not received any reports of these very rare events.”

Health Canada has a robust website with all the latest information on the vaccines and can answer any questions you may have. Click here for more information.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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