LONDON.- AstraZeneca publicly acknowledged in court that his vaccine against Covid-19 can cause thrombosis or blood clotting, this being a “extremely” rare but potentially fatal side effect.
The pharmacist admitted said side effect in a court of law. England following a multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit filed by families alleging serious injuries or deaths due to the “defective” vaccine.
AstraZeneca admits that Covid-19 vaccine has side effects
Cambridge-based AstraZeneca has challenged claims by British families of side effects from its Covid-19 vaccine.
However, in a legal document filed with the Tribunal Superior In February 2024, he admits that his vaccine “can, in very exceptional cases, trigger the thrombosis syndrome with thrombocytopenia” (TTS).
Although thrombosis was already reported as a potential side effect, for two years, this would be the first time that the pharmaceutical company openly admits that the vaccine could cause said condition.
AstraZeneca’s admission would mean that victims could obtain considerable legal and financial compensation, both of which would be paid by the British government.
Previously Britain He promised to pay the legal bills of the pharmaceutical company, so if they lose the lawsuits, it will be the government that will compensate those affected using taxpayers’ money.
AstraZeneca reached that agreement with the government during the Covid-19 pandemic.
So far there have been 51 cases in Great Britain. The victims and relatives are seeking compensation for damages worth more than $125 million.
The first lawsuit was filed by Jamie Scotta father of two, after suffering a permanent brain injury after receiving the AstraZeneca injection.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine causes thrombosis
In 2021, the first cases of thrombosis occurred as a side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
In Italy, an 18-year-old girl died after receiving the vaccine, prompting an investigation by doctors, healthcare personnel and the vaccine.
The same year the European Medicines Agency He noted that blood clots combined with low levels of platelets should be included as a “very rare side effect” of the AstraZeneca shot.
What is thrombosis?
He thrombosis syndrome with thrombocytopenia TTS is a medical condition in which a person experiences blood clots and a low count of platelets, which are vital for blood clotting.
A thrombosis is the clotting of blood in the veins, which can travel to the lung and cause embolism.
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2024-05-11 20:48:44