Published: 3rd May, 2024
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UK's pharmaceutical giant, has admitted its Covid vaccine, sold under the brand name of Covishield in India, in 'very rare cases' can cause a blood clot-related side effect.
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- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Syndrome (TTS) is a rare but serious condition.
- TTS is a condition where blood clots (thrombosis) are formed in the brain (cerebral venous sinus thrombosis) or abdomen combined with low levels of platelets (thrombocytopenia), which are necessary for blood clotting.
- Early symptoms: Severe or persistent headaches, blurred vision, shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in the legs, abdominal pain, easy bruising or tiny blood spots under the skin.
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