Fewer than five cases of unusual blood clotting in people who got the AstraZeneca vaccine were reported here up to mid May, the country's drug watchdog has said. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) said it continues to monitor national reports that describe blood clotting events or low platelets. Referring to all Covid-19 vaccines administered here to May 13, out of 1.6million doses administered the HPRA received 7,862 reports of suspected side effects. Overall, the national reporting experience continues to support the favourable assessment that the benefits of Covid-19 vaccines outweigh the risks. It also included back pain, joint/limb pain, muscle weakness/stiffness, neck pain, chest discomfort/pain, feeling unwell, feeling hot/cold, flu-like symptoms, lack of energy/feeling weak/tiredness, swelling including of legs/hands, underarm pain.

Source: Irish Independent May 20, 2021 21:05 UTC