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Arterial events, venous thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia, and bleeding after vaccination with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Arterial events, venous thromboembolism, thrombocytopenia, and bleeding after vaccination with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

New study shows slightly increased rates of vein blood clots, however, the risk of such adverse events is considered low

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