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AstraZeneca to Withdraw Covid-19 Vaccine Worldwide Amid Concerns over TTS Risk

AstraZeneca has globally withdrawn its Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine due to severe side effects and declining demand.

AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, from global markets due to a dangerous side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). AstraZeneca claims the withdrawal is driven by commercial reaons, as the vaccine has been replaced by updated versions designed to combat new variants. Legal representatives for those affected by TTS continue to seek compensation and call for reform of the current vaccine damage payment scheme.

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