Increased disease symptoms with bruising and subcutaneous haemorrhage
Norwegian Medicines Agency asks people who have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca in the last 14 days and who have severe symptoms with bruising or major / minor bruising for more than three days after vaccination to see the emergency room or their GP.
This could mean that you have a reduced number of platelets in your blood
The Norwegian Medicines Agency has received several reports of side effects in vaccinated younger people who had bleeding under the skin (ecchymosis or major / minor bruising) after vaccination. This is serious and may mean a reduced number of platelets in your blood.
Further reports of serious cases of blood clots or bleeding under the skin
On March 13, we received three more reports of serious cases of blood clots or bleeding under the skin in younger people who received AstraZeneca. They are now being treated in hospitals.
These patients often have a low platelet count. However, blood clots and subsequent subcutaneous bleeding are rare conditions.
- FHI has suspended vaccination with AstraZeneca in the Covid-19 immunization program. The role of the Norwegian Medicines Agency now is to track these suspected side effects and take the necessary measures in this serious situation, says Geir Bukholm, director of infection control at FHI.
Similar cases in other countries
Similar incidents have been reported in other European countries. Vaccinations with AstraZeneca were suspended, among others in Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Austria, Luxembourg, Italy and Thailand. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has also started its own investigation into the vaccine and whether there could be a connection with the reported cases. So far, no conclusions have been drawn.
The Norwegian Medicines Agency will now look more closely at the reports of blood clots blood and subcutaneous bleeding for all Covid-19 vaccines. These analyzes will take time. Please employees health servicewho suspect side effects after vaccination to report them as soon as possible.
How to report side effects
Healthcare professionals are required to report suspected new, unexpected and serious side effects. FHI employees were supported and RELIS helps FHI to process the messages so that they are processed faster.
Private individuals can report side effects via helsenorge.nobut we encourage you to speak to your doctor or other health care professional if you suspect serious or unexpected side effects after vaccination.
