AstraZeneca covid vaccine linked to another fatal blood clotting disorder
New Delhi: Researchers have found a link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder. The disorder, known as vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT), has been associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. A study from Flinders University in Australia and other international experts found that the antibodies responsible for VITT share identical molecular fingerprints with those found in cases of classic adenoviral vector VITT.
These findings have significant implications for vaccine safety and development, as lessons learned from VITT could be applicable to rare cases of blood clotting after adenovirus infections. AstraZeneca has acknowledged the rare side effects of its vaccine, including thrombotic thrombocytopenic syndrome (TTS), and has withdrawn marketing authorization from several global markets.
AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, known as Covishield in India and Vaxzevria in Europe, has been under scrutiny for its potential side effects. The study highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind rare side effects of vaccines to enhance safety protocols and inform future vaccine development.
Healthcare authorities may need to reassess the risk-benefit profile of the AstraZeneca vaccine, especially in populations prone to rare blood clotting disorders. Continued research into the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines remains crucial for global vaccination efforts and public health protection.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
