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Health Canada Says AstraZeneca Benefits Outweigh Risk of Blood Clots

Health Canada is still advising people to get the AstraZeneca shot if possible.

This recommendation comes despite a link to rare blood clots. 

The organization says the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine far outweigh the risks. 

Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Supriya Sharma also says there is no evidence that people in certain age groups have a higher chance of developing blood clots. 

She says the shot will remain authorized for all adults. 

Currently, the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations has recommended the vaccine not be used on people under 55 years old. 
 

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