WHO: Covid vaccination remains a critical tool to help prevent further illness and death

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WHO said on Friday that as of March 17, more than 120 million cases of COVID-19 infections, with more than 2 million deaths, had been reported globally.

"So far, more than 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered in Europe and more than 27 million doses of the Covishield vaccine - AstraZeneca vaccine by Serum Institute of India - have been administered in India.

Based on a careful scientific review of the available information, the subcommittee came to the following conclusions and recommendations: The available data do not suggest any overall increase in clotting conditions such as deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism following administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Reported rates of thromboembolic events after COVID-19 vaccines are in line with the expected number of diagnoses of these conditions. Both conditions occur naturally and are not uncommon. They also occur as a result of COVID-19. The observed rates have been fewer than expected for such events.

Adequate education should be provided to health-care professionals and persons being vaccinated to recognize the signs and symptoms of all serious adverse events after vaccinations with all COVID-19 vaccines, so that people may seek and receive prompt and relevant medical care and treatment.

 

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Given how inaccurate PCR testing is, those figures are meaningless.

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