Amid recent concerns over potential rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, the pharmaceutical giant has reaffirmed its dedication to patient safety, while underscoring its overall safety profile.An AstraZeneca spokesperson said, "We extend our sympathy to anyone who has lost loved ones or experienced health issues. Patient safety remains our top priority, and regulatory authorities have stringent standards to ensure the safe use of all medicines, including vaccines."The...
British-Swedish pharma giant's covid vaccine was widely administered in
A dad who suffered a brain injury just days after receiving a British-developed COVID vaccine has told Sky News he would never have had the jab if he had known of the risk of rare but serious side effects. Jamie Scott, who has two young boys and is now unable to work, is suing AstraZeneca for what he says is damage caused by the jab in April 2021. He alleges the pharmaceutical giant exaggerated the vaccine's effectiveness and downplayed its risks. AstraZeneca denies the claims made against them....
AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect, in an apparent about-turn that could pave the way for a multi-million pound legal payout.
AstraZeneca might have to pay up to £255 million in compensation because their Covid vaccine has been found to cause a very rare blood clot side effect, DailyMail reported. Victims and families seek compensation as AstraZeneca faces lawsuits for allegedly ‘defective’ Covid vaccine More than £250 million could be awarded to those who claim they’ve […]
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Fifty-one families are currently pursuing legal action against the pharmaceutical titan, arguing its 'defective' jab was to blame for their injuries and deaths of loved ones.
The reaction, while astonishingly rare, is at the heart of a
Lisa Shaw, an award-winning radio presenter on Radio Newcastle, was just 44 when she died in May 2021. She passed away 'due to complications of an AstraZeneca Covid vaccination'.
At least 81 Britons died from blood clot complications that appeared to be linked to the Covid jab, according to figures collated by UK drug watchdog the MHRA.
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