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AstraZeneca and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines should be deferred for small group of Australians amid blood clot concerns, advisory group says – ABC News
This is the first time a warning has been given for COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, and the recommendation applies to both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Australias expert advisory group on vaccines has recommended the COVID-19 vaccine be deferred for people who have a history of specific rare blood clotting disorders.
Key points:
- ATAGI says it has made the recommendation as a “precautionary” measure
- The recommendation follows concerns from Europe about blood clots post vaccination
- Experts are waiting for more European data before making their next move
This is the first time a warning has been given for COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, and the recommendation…
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