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EMA: Possible Link To Clot From J&J Jab, But Benefit-Risk Still Positive

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EMA has published its findings following investigation into the Janssen/J&J COVID-19 vaccination stating that the organisation has found a possible link between the vaccination and a very rare form of blood clot with low platelet counts.

  • Importantly says the overall benefit-risk of the vaccine is still positive in favour of taking the inoculation over not doing so.
  • In a similar outcome to the investigation of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, the EMA says all cases occurred in people under the age of 60 within three weeks of receiving the injection, with the majority of cases in women.
  • Link to full statement: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/covid-19-vaccine...
  • EMA to hold a presser on the subject at 1700CET (1100ET, 1600BST ): https://t.co/H4xlcn1Cok

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