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AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and COVISHIELD: Risk of Capillary Leak Syndrome

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The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and COVISHIELD were authorized for use in Canada on February 26, 2021, in accordance with the Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19. Since the time of authorization, there have been very rare reports of capillary leak syndrome (CLS) following administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. Health Canada is working with international regulators and public health authorities to review data and evidence as it becomes available on these very rare events.

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AudienceHealthcare professionals including infectious disease physicians, family physicians, emergency room physicians, hematologists, neurologists, pharmacists, public health officials, nurses and nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals at identified points of use.
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AudiencesHealthcare professionals including infectious disease physicians, family physicians, emergency room physicians, hematologists, neurologists, pharmacists, public health officials, nurses and nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals at identified points of use.

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