Amidst the controversy, leading drug manufacturer AstraZeneca has started withdrawing its corona vaccine. The company has said that it is withdrawing its corona vaccine Vaxjaveria from the European Union countries. According to the Telegraph report, the process of withdrawing the vaccine will be started in Britain and other countries in the coming days. The company has taken this decision then,
When last February he admitted in the British court that he had a serious illness due to the vaccine. Although AstraZeneca has cited commercial reasons as the reason behind withdrawing the vaccine, in Britain the company is facing serious allegations regarding the vaccine. In India too, crores of people have received the AstraZeneca vaccine. The matter regarding the vaccine has reached the Supreme Court of India.
Explaining the reason for withdrawing the vaccine, AstraZeneca said, the decision was taken because there are now a variety of new vaccines available that have been designed to target COVID-19 variants. It said the vaccine is no longer being manufactured or supplied, having been replaced by updated vaccines that tackle new variants. Although the company is calling the withdrawal of the vaccine amid controversy a mere coincidence, its corona vaccine has been under intense scrutiny in recent months due to a rare side effect.
81 people died in Britain
A case has been filed against the company in the British court, in which it has been said that its corona vaccine causes blood clotting and low platelets in the blood. According to The Telegraph report, 81 people have reportedly died in Britain after receiving this vaccine, while hundreds have suffered serious side effects. AstraZeneca admitted in documents submitted to Britain’s High Court in February this year that its vaccine “can cause TTS in very rare cases.” The company applied to withdraw the vaccine from the European Union on March 5, effective May 7, after documents were submitted to the court.
TTS i.e. Thrombocytopenia Syndrome is responsible for a serious disease like thrombosis. Due to this, the risk of serious diseases like heart attack increases. More than 50 victims and their families have filed a case against AstraZeneca in the British High Court, demanding a compensation of Rs 1000 crore from the company. But AstraZeneca has insisted that the decision to withdraw the vaccine is not linked to the court case. The company has called it a coincidence.
Corona vaccine case reached the Supreme Court in India
The Supreme Court has given its consent to hear the petition filed against the side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine in India. However, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has not fixed a date for the hearing. The petitioner has demanded that the side effects and other possible risks of the vaccine should be investigated by an expert panel and it should be monitored by a retired Supreme Court judge. The petition has also sought directions for compensation. AstraZeneca’s corona vaccine has been launched in India under the name of Covishield, which is produced by the Serum Institute of India.
What should I do if I have a side effect from the Corona vaccine?
Use an ice pack or cool, damp cloth to help reduce redness, soreness and/or swelling at the place where the shot was given. A cool bath can also be soothing. Drink liquids often for 1-2 days after getting the vaccine. Take an over the counter pain reliever unless you have any specific contraindication.
