Alberta has confirmed its first case of a rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. The case marks only the second instance of the rare blood clot in Canada after more than 700,000 doses, Hinshaw said. The risk of a blood clot from the vaccine is much smaller than taking some medications such as birth control pills, she said. Alberta is currently offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to Albertans aged 55 and older, following a recommendation last month from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. The risk of a blood clot is significantly higher for people who become infected with COVID-19 than for anyone who received the AstraZeneca vaccine, Hinshaw said.

Source: CBC News April 17, 2021 16:48 UTC