medicine is unsafe for everyone. For many patients, the expected benefit remains greater than the potential risk when the treatment is appropriately prescribed and monitored.
A Note About Vaccines and Blood Clots
A rare clotting disorder accompanied by low platelet levels was associated with certain adenovirus-vector COVID-19 vaccines. This reaction was uncommon and was different from ordinary deep vein thrombosis.
Having a risk factor does not mean that a clot will definitely occur. However, patients should tell their doctor about these factors before beginning a medicine that may affect clotting
