A NEW AND RARE CONDITION it seems:
COVID-19 vaccines, thrombocytopenia and blood clots — what’s the story?
healthdirect.gov.auhttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/covid-19-vaccines-thrombocytopenia-and-blood-clots
. Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein or artery. ‘Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome’ (TTS) is a very rare, new and specific syndrome. It occurs when a person has blood clots (thrombosis) as well as low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia).
What’s the link to the AstraZeneca vaccine?
The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to thrombosis with thrombocytopenia.
Researchers are still working to understand this link. However, one theory is that, in rare cases in some people, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine might produce antibodies that react with platelets — making them ‘stick together’. (Antibodies are the proteins made by your immune system to fight off foreign substances.)
This can cause blood clots, which stops platelets (and blood) from circulating through the body.
Yes, that’s true. The AZ vaccine has been associated with loss of platlets and blood clots. (Though in all fairness there have been reports regarding the other Covid vaccines as well.)
However, in her case she may already have had antibodies against her platelets, making it much more risky to be vaccinated.
I understand your reluctance, considering both your parents (my condoleances). In your case I should definitely consult a hematologist before deciding to get vaccinated.
In a sane world you could hope to be treated (HCQ, Ivermectin, or some other anti-virals) early in the sickness, with very good likelihood of success if you ever had the misfortune to catch it, but these days... who knows.