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IRELAND’S HEALTH PRODUCTS regulator has reported some blood clotting events associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine in patients who received the Covid-19 jab here.
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) says “a very small number” of reports about blood clotting-type events combined with low platelets have been reported in people who have been given the vaccine.
The regulator did not specify the number of patients affected, but indicated that it is below five.
“In these cases, the individuals concerned sought medical attention, received specialist medical care and are reported to be responding well to treatment,” the HPRA said.
The HPRA reported 29 total cases of blood clotting-type events, the majority of which were not in combination with low platelet counts.
It said that the vast majority of these related to clots typically seen in the general population, such as those that occur in the legs (such as deep vein thrombosis) and lung (such as pulmonary embolism).
“In many, the individuals concerned had risk factors for clotting,” the HPRA added.
In total, 6,616 reports of suspected side-effects as a result of vaccines were notified to the HPRA up to 15 April.
The authority said that the vast majority of these cases were “mild to moderate” in nature, and that the benefits of vaccines continue to outweigh the risk of serious side-effects.
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It affects a very small amount of people, fair enough… However, what if you’re that person that it affects? Or it’s your parent, sibling, etc. It’s fine until it’s your family, like everything else in this country. I’d rather not take that Astrazeneca or J&J, and wait for Pfizer or Moderna. But they’re not giving people a choice, because they’re not available right now. Why rush this and why not just wait another few months? I feel for those in the 60-69 age group like my parents, who have no decent option – take it or go to the back of the queue if you don’t…
@Stop the Lights: no need the feel sorry for me, any rational person should be happy to get it. As someone in their 60s I feel sorry for everyone else because they’ve no idea when or what they are getting.
Our great public servants have decided it’s only safe if you’re born between 1952 and 1961. Meanwhile UK over 30s, France over 55s, Australia over 50s, Spain initially under 55s, then 60 to 69, now over 60s.
Follow the science how are you!!
@Stop the Lights:
This gives some perspective including stats on blood clots involving nRNA vaccine.
@Stop the Lights: Here is a good article that puts it in context.https://theconversation.com/blood-clot-risks-comparing-the-astrazeneca-vaccine-and-the-contraceptive-pill-158652
@Stop the Lights: women taking contraceptive pill have a higher risk of clots from them then vaccine so should it be discontinued too, I’m on anti inflammatory medication for arthritis it also has a risk factor
@Stop the Lights: maybe do research phizer and modern have also been subject of inquiry into reactions
A somewhat scaremongering article. Absoulety report on this but it could be made clearer that clotting event =/= clot. I say this because some people will read the headline and jump to conclusions (as well as the comments section)
@Sean Ryan: oh no!, can’t be safe. Why didn’t Donnelly tell us. I can’t take that.
@Sean Ryan:
Also not reporting the full picture.
41 blood clotting events also reported with mRNA vaccines but non involving low platelets.
@Sean Ryan:
This worth a read. Covers all vaccines in use and lack of clarity.
Every medication / vaccine on the planet carries risk. Even one in a million has to appear on a label or patient information sheet. Mass hysteria about the AZ vaccine. If my choice, will absolutely take it. 1/1000 chance of death from Covid. 1/1000,000 chance of clot from AZ vaccine.
The rate of clotting is a lot higher than 1 in 1,000,000. There have only been 250,000 admnistered in ireland and several people have been treated for brain clots according to the article above
I really want the pfizer moderna vaccine, I spoke to a lady yesterday who had the AstraZeneca jab and she had a week from hell.
@der Fussballmeister: I think it’s very individual tbh – I know several health workers (nurses and doctors) who all had the Pfizer one and around half had varying degrees of side effects. Two missed work due to them. That said, they’d all take it again.
@der Fussballmeister: I had the AZ jab and was totally fine just like the vast vast majority. You just don’t hear about it.
Every vaccine (not just covid related) will have a small number of side effects.
Get the jab and move on with our lives
@der Fussballmeister: I know 11 people who got AstraZeneca and none had issues past 24hrs. This article is scaremongering, it says something at the same time as saying nothing.
@Anne: The lady I spoke to was not scaremongering, they were seriously worried about her and it lasted a full week. This needs to be addressed now.
@der Fussballmeister: she may also be a drama queen
@Davidjor: der Fussballmeister certainly is.
@Davidjor: nope
@der Fussballmeister: the article is scaremongering.
@der Fussballmeister: I’ve had the AZ vaccine and suffered nothing more than a very very slight headache that lasted less than an hour… And that might not have even been related to the jab
@der Fussballmeister: people who are allergic to penicillin will also have a lot more than a week of hell.
There’s a reason safety is not evaluated by a single lady I spoke to yesterday.
@der Fussballmeister: had the AZ absolutely fine – like 20 million + in the U.K.
@der Fussballmeister: had the AZ along with many of my colleagues. Had flu-like symptoms for 24 hours, bit tired for a day or two after, that was it. Flu symptoms aren’t fun, but it’s well worth it.
@Gerard: Having a penicillin allergy is not a contraindication for AstraZeneca. Being allergic to one drug may indicate that you could suffer an allergic reaction to others but that is why there is monitoring in place in general. I will be taking it no problem and I am allergic to Penicillin. If I did, on a very off chance, have an allergic reaction then I would be surrounded by medical professionals. Risk of clots etc for this is less than many other everyday medicines. I’m not going to forsake antibiotics because I am allergic to one class, and I have been on alternative antibiotics that include side effects like ‘spontaneous tendon rupture’ and still took them and am alive because of them. That is the risk with medicine, in some cases it can cause harm but the overall good is the point behind them.
@Jensen Bhroin: thank you for the wonderful explanation. Since it clearly had to be explicit, I meant having a penicillin allergy and getting an injection of penicillin
@Gerard: that’s not true about the penicillin.
@der Fussballmeister: my neighbour had the modern and spent weekend been sick and headaches so can happen with any of them
The Astra is banned in the US and Denmark but our government will pump it into to the 60-69 years olds. And purposely keep it within the age group in case it’s faults are true. Then only a few hundred thousand will be effected.
@trebloc01: the risk of the 60s age group not taking the vaccine far outweighs the risk of taking AZ.
@trebloc01: They’ve stopped using it because they have slightly safer alternatives. It’s still less likely to cause problems than not getting vaccinated at all. Sorry if that’s a boring answer to your sensationalist conspiracy theory.
@trebloc01: it’s not banned in the US, they haven’t even applied for authorization in the US yet. The US just said they don’t even need it.
@trebloc01: it’s because those in that bracket are expendable, they have lived over half their life time and are near retiring.
@trebloc01: that’s two countries. The media never mentions all the other countries that are still using it. Some without any age limitations at all.
@trebloc01: it’s not banned in the states. Ridiculous people are afraid when it’s actually less than one in a million risk of some clotting. Closer to point 6. People need to get a grip.
@trebloc01: yes I feel very sorry for the 60s age group who are not giving a choice with all the no stop issues with this vaccine.
I know a few who said they will not take it but wait for phizer.
@trebloc01: AZ not banned in US …. is being assessed to determine its safety and efficacy.
@Teddy Bear: One in a million risk of some clotting – so maybe 6 individuals in Ireland. Should not be difficult/expensive for the State to indemnify/compensate those unfortunates but sure we can maybe have a look back in 30 years and issue an unreserved apology. But right now, no negativity think of the share price.
@trebloc01: it’s not banned in USA they just haven’t ordered it or start using it yet as they have enough of moderna and j&j and as bill Gates is behind both they won’t discomode him by using others but they have said if needed they will use it
The findings is based on discoveries of a few months,I’d be interested to see the numbers in 12months time.
If other EC countries are deciding to use the AZ jab on under 60′s and have already approved use of the J&J jab our gov need to grow a pair and overrule NIAC if they attempt to place restrictions on its use.
They also need to red list India.
We are back of the queue on everything, our lot just can’t make decisions, some just need common sense not waiting for reports by so-called experts. Get the finger out!
Between articles on blood clots, vaccine delays and then NPHET getting their itchy wagging finger ready to tell us we aren’t good boys and girls enough to allow us have some freedom for the summer till July if we are lucky, is it any wonder anger, anxiety and confusion is so much in the public. Meanwhile we have MM and leaky Leo spending a week doing their best kite flying and party booster PR events around when we might, if and maybe reopen. And then there is our wonderful and now ever increasing batshit crazy minister for health who is apparently living in a completely different reality to the rest of us judging by the statements he’s made
Yep, i think at this stage the dogs in the street know AZ vaccine has been linked to blood clotting events and that the benefits outweigh the risks etc etc. Hardly newsworthy at this stage but perpetuates mistrust in vaccinations.
Jesus lads there’s about 5 articles a day talking about blood clots. Give it a rest now will ye
@.: the media in Ireland are stuck in vaccum around scaremongering an anxiety ridden public for over a year now – all the narrative in Irish media accriiss the board at the moment – clots – astra zenica – outbreaks – risk to lockdown ending – restrictions – Johnson – clots – delays – committees – for the love dod God its late April and places like China have reopened 6 months ago managing a billion people – can we please move onto planning and discussing the path out of this thing already – don’t be swallowing all that fear mongering nonsense from media in Ireland it’s really unhealthy
so a non story then…..
On first glance that article photo was an eye-opener…..
I am half vaccinated with AZ. I would really like to get the second dose. Really annoyed that may not be guaranteed.
Just what IS the relationship between low platelets (which I have) and the clotting.
Is having low platelets a good thing or bad.?
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