A 34-year-old NSW woman has become the seventh Australian to die after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration confirmed on Thursday night that the death has once again been linked to thrombosis with thrombocytopenia or TTS — rare blood clotting associated with the vaccine.
“Sadly, a 34-year-old woman from NSW died yesterday from confirmed TTS following a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine,” the TGA said in a statement.
“The TGA extends its sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones. We are in close communication with NSW Health who are undertaking further investigation of this case.
“The TGA is also closely monitoring reports of suspected immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following the AstraZeneca vaccine and reports of myocarditis and pericarditis following the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine.
“The protective benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 far outweigh the potential risks of vaccination.”
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