Canada says AstraZeneca's vaccine is safe
Should Canadians agree to be vaccinated with this vaccine?
Health Canada said Thursday that the benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks associated with thrombosis, and urged Canadians to vaccinate with the vaccine whenever possible.
The government also reported that an evaluation of available data on reports from Europe found no association between the vaccine and an increased overall risk of blood clots. Health Canada emphasized that there were not many reports themselves, and suggested that blood clots may also be associated with COVID-19.
Although Health Canada found one report of a stroke that occurred in a person who was vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, it turned out that the incident was not related to the vaccination.
"Health Canada will continue to work with international regulators and review data and evidence as it becomes available, including as it relates to these rare adverse effects," the ministry said in a statement.
He added that officials are working with AstraZeneca to ensure health professionals and Canadians have the safety information they need.
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