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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.

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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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