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TORONTO In the wake of the first reported blood clot in Canada linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many doctors are emphasizing that undergoing the risk of an exceedingly rare adverse response to a vaccine is far more safe than risking contracting COVID-19 during Canadaâs devastating third wave. âThe vast majority of people that get this vaccine have a very easy time with it and have significant protection against COVID-19,â Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist, told CTV News Channel on Tuesday. âIf people have this vaccine thatâs available to them, itâs a wonderful idea to get it, because it will work, it does protect you against COVID-19.â
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Extremely rare cases of blood clots are hampering the rollout of two COVID-19 vaccines that Canada has purchased, as the country recorded its first case of the side effect from the AstraZeneca injection and the U.S. suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson version.
On Tuesday, the United States temporarily stopped its use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while it investigates reports of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals who received the single-dose shot. Similar blood clots have also been reported after the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Both shots use the same vaccine technology, called adenovirus vector.
After safety review, Health Canada says people shouldn t hesitate to get AstraZeneca vaccine
Following reports of rare blood clotting events among some who have received the AstraZeneca vaccine, Health Canada officials said Wednesday they still believe the product is safe â and Canadians should have no qualms about rolling up their sleeves for it when the time comes.
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