Paul Ehrlich Institute defends earlier recommendation to suspend coronavirus vaccination with AstraZeneca.

According to the president of the institute, Klaus Tsichutek, three out of seven cases of cerebral vein thrombosis detected in Germany, which coincided with the introduction of this vaccine, led to the death of patients..

“In connection with new examinations and new reports, we are in a new situation,” he said on the evening of Monday, March 15, on the air of ARD TV channel.

Speaking about the UK, where such cases have not yet become known in a similar number, Tsikhutek pointed out that so far, attention has not been focused specifically on them.. " Germany's data will be compared with European ones The head of the Paul Ehrlich Institute, which is responsible in Germany for the registration of vaccines and monitoring the situation in this area, noted that the data from Germany now need to be discussed in comparison with European indicators.

According to Klaus Tsikhutek, those who have already been vaccinated with AstraZeneca have nothing to fear if 16 days have passed since the moment of vaccination.. If this period has not yet expired, then you should consult a doctor in case of persistent headaches or skin bleeding in the first days after vaccination.

In addition to Germany, a number of countries have already temporarily suspended vaccination with AstraZeneca due to reports of blood clotting problems in some vaccinated. Reported by Deutsche Welle.