Revista Ciências em Saúde (Jun 2021)

Thrombosis and COVID-19 vaccines

  • Melissa Andreia de Moraes Silva,
  • Mateus Alves Borges Cristino,
  • Ricardo Jayme Procópio

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21876/rcshci.v11i2.1165
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 2

Abstract

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Vaccines against COVID-19 from Moderna Biotech Spain, SL (COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna – mRNA technology), AstraZeneca (Oxford/Astrazeneca Vaccine - ChAdOx1 - adenovirus vector technology) and Janssen-Cilag International NV (COVID-19 Vaccine) Janssen - Ad.26.COV2.S - adenovirus vector technology) used in Europe, the United States and Brazil has presented severe thrombotic adverse reactions. The recorded thrombosis occurred in unusual sites, such as the sagittal venous sinus.

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