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Health Canada adds autoimmune disorder warning to AstraZeneca, J&J COVID-19 vaccines

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Health Canada is updating the labels for the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to add immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), an autoimmune condition, as a potential side effect.In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said very rare cases of ITP have been reported internationally after receiving the Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) and Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines.ITP is a disorder that can cause easy or excessive bruising and bleeding, which results from unusually low blood platelet levels.

Why rare blood clots could be a side effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Such cases typically occur within 28 days after vaccination, the agency said.

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