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What do you need to weigh up when working out whether to get the AstraZeneca vaccine? Here’s what the evidence says.
Put into context, the benefits of vaccination still far outweigh the risks of rare adverse events.
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Ongoing tracking is meant to spot very rare risks – like the connection between the Johnson & Johnson shot and Guillain-Barré syndrome. And it relies on public reporting.
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One study found antibody levels were significantly higher in people who received one dose of AstraZeneca then a Pfizer booster dose.
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Why did a fit, healthy man have so many blood clots in rapid succession, despite blood-thinning treatment?
Varicose veins don’t always require surgery.
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Surgical techniques for varicose veins are becoming more refined, but not all cases require surgery. Lifestyle changes can help.