AstraZeneca Admits Vaxzevria COVID Vaccine Can Cause Fatal Side Effects
AstraZeneca plc, the largest and most profitable pharmaceutical company in the United Kindgdom1 has admitted in court documents that its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which was developed in partnership with the University of Oxford, can cause the blood disorder thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) in “very rare cases.” TTS is an immune disorder specifically associated with […]
Are Adverse Events in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Under-Reported?
Phase III controlled trials are considered the ‘gold standard’ for assessing vaccine efficacy and safety in humans. These are the trials upon which authorities have assured the public that COVID-19 vaccines are “safe and effective.” The benefits of the vaccines in reducing disease severity and hospitalizations are well-known, but what do we know about the adverse events?Data on adverse events is vital for effective decision-making by regulators, policy makers, doctors, and patients.
