Amidst all the claims of side effects due to COVID vaccines, the company behind the vaccine, AstraZeneca, has made a significant revelation. In documents presented in court, the company has admitted for the first time that side effects can occur due to the COVID-19 vaccine, but claims that the number of such cases is quite low.
Global Sales of Vaccines Named Covishield and Vaxzevria
During the pandemic, the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine has been sold worldwide under various names including Covishield and Vaxzevria. Currently, AstraZeneca faces lawsuits regarding several deaths and serious illnesses allegedly caused by this vaccine prepared with the help of Oxford University.
Lawsuit Filed by an Individual
It is noteworthy that several families have filed lawsuits in court. Their allegation is that serious complications arose due to the side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The company’s admission is crucial as it clarifies the potential risks associated with vaccination. In this case, Jamie Scott filed the lawsuit. He took the AstraZeneca vaccine in April 2021 and has been struggling with permanent brain injury since then.
Side Effects Due to the Vaccine
Of concern are cases like Jamie Scott’s where rare side effects such as Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) with thrombosis have emerged. This syndrome leads to problems like decreased platelet count and blood clots. AstraZeneca, in legal documents presented to the UK High Court, stated that side effects such as TTS can occur due to the vaccine, although the risk is very low.
Implications of the Company’s Admission
After a lengthy legal process, AstraZeneca has admitted to the side effects. Now, the question arises: what next? If the company acknowledges that the vaccine can lead to serious illness or death in certain cases, it may have to pay hefty compensation. The crucial point here is that despite AstraZeneca’s admissions, the company dismisses claims of defects in the vaccine or its widespread negative effects.
No Longer Used in the UK
It’s worth noting that due to safety-related concerns, Oxford-AstraZeneca’s vaccine is no longer used in the UK. However, in many independent studies, this vaccine has been deemed highly effective in combating the pandemic. Meanwhile, investigations against this vaccine have begun due to reported side effects, leading to legal actions.
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