Information about COVID-19 and the related vaccines are ever-changing. Join Leo, Jamie, Ting Ting, and Tom as they discuss these updates! We go over some current news regarding AstraZeneca’s “blood clots” and common questions people have regarding COVID-19 vaccines, such as “How much will I be protected from my first shot?”

Disclaimer: The information presented here shouldn’t be taken as medical advice, so make sure to talk to your pharmacist or doctor for those discussions. And finally, all of our opinions presented are of our own and not representative of all students, faculty or other health professionals.

Links:

AstraZeneca’s press release on their vaccine’s safety and efficacy  https://www.astrazeneca.com/content/astraz/media-centre/press-releases/2021/azd1222-us-phase-iii-primary-analysis-confirms-safety-and-efficacy.html

VIPIT https://covid19-sciencetable.ca/sciencebrief/vaccine-induced-prothrombotic-immune-thrombocytopenia-vipit-following-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccination-interim-guidance-for-healthcare-professionals-in-emergency-department-and-inpatient-settings

Pfizer’s press release on their vaccine’s safety and efficacy https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-confirm-high-efficacy-and-no-serious

Summary of efficacy of single dose against COVID-19 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210114-covid-19-how-effective-is-a-single-vaccine-dose

As always, don’t forget to take your daily dose!

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