AstraZeneca acknowledges covid vaccine can lead to rare side effect TSS in court; Here’s what we know – The Economic Times

UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has acknowledged that its Covid-19 vaccine can lead to a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). This admission comes as the company faces a lawsuit alleging severe harm and deaths caused by the vaccine, according to The Telegraph.

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AstraZeneca, which collaborated with the University of Oxford to develop the vaccine, is currently embroiled in legal proceedings initiated by victims and their families. One such case involves Jamie Scott, a father of two, who took legal action after suffering a blood clot that left him unable to work. Scott claims that following his vaccination in April 2021, he developed a "blood clot and a bleed on his brain," resulting in a lasting brain injury.

Kate, Scott's wife, stated, "The medical world has acknowledged for a long time that vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) was caused by the vaccine." However, AstraZeneca informed Scott's lawyers in May 2023 that they do not acknowledge TTS as being induced by the vaccine on a general level.

Kate has demanded an apology and fair compensation for their family and other affected families, emphasizing that it took three years for the admission. She stated, "We have the truth on our side, and we are not going to give up."

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What is TTS (Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome)?

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Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a blood vessel, which can impede blood flow. Thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a low count of platelets in the blood. Platelets play a crucial role in clotting, which helps prevent excessive bleeding.

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Fifty-one cases have been filed in the High Court, with victims and their families seeking damages exceeding 100 million. AstraZeneca expressed sympathy for those who lost loved ones or reported health problems. It emphasized that patient safety is its top priority, and regulatory authorities have strict standards to ensure the safe use of all medicines, including vaccines.

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