Astra Zenika Vaccine

[Eileen-Emily]

ITP and Astra Zenika vaccine

[Anthonyh7]

itpsupport.org.uk/index.php...

[Gabriella28 in reply to Anthonyh7]

I have read Professor Newland’s article which is very informative. I just wonder if people like me, with a relatively low platelet count (currently in the 60’s), are at more risk of these brain clots. My first vaccine was AstraZeneca (which at the time sounded to be safer than Pfizer from the point of view of developing more autoimmune conditions). Now, although I probably won’t be given the option, would it be safer to get Pfizer!? I am on Eltrombopag (Revolade) to maintain this level. At 69 I am obviously not in the young woman risk category but still feeling vulnerable. Any thoughts anyone?

[Anthonyh7 in reply to Gabriella28]

The first thing I would say is that above all else it is important to discuss it in full with your specialist/haematologist. Only they know your full medical history & can provide a considered opinion based on all the information.

In general terms it is still too early to say who may or may not be more vulnerable to clotting on the brain from these vaccines and the information we are getting is literally being updated daily.

The suggestion so far seems to be that it is more of a risk for younger people albeit exactly what age groups is still being assessed. There is also a suggestion that it possibly more prevalent in women than men but again we don't know enough yet.

As ever with these things it is a matter of weighing up risk versus reward, so the danger of getting Covid-19 and the problems it can potentially cause against the potential side effects that may emanate from any vaccine.

We are due another announcement today at 3pm for example from both UK and European drug regulators on the Astra Zeneca vaccine , so we may learn more then.

If you can join us tomorrow evening (7pm GMT) at the following Zoom meeting we will have 2 eminent ITP experts on hand to answer/address the many questions people have on ITP and the Covid-19 vaccines and clotting. You have to pre register for the meeting which you can do for FREE at - itpsupport.org.uk/index.php...

Another helpful video was produced from our friends at the PDSA in the US at the following link - youtu.be/uEfukNaaQR0(Not working as expected?)

[Gabriella28 in reply to Anthonyh7]

Thanks very much Anthony. I will just say whenever I want to put a question to my consultant (and I do not do so often) I am met with an attitude that I am a bit of a nuisance. My GP thankfully is a patient and kind man so I would ask him but do not want to take up too much of his time. They must be bombarded at the moment! I look forward to joining the webinar tomorrow.

[Anthonyh7 in reply to Gabriella28]

I think you will get some very helpful information from the Zoom/webinar this evening. Obviously much of the time will be spent on Covid-19 and the vaccines but there will also be plenty of other ITP related information too.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to raise them this evening, it is a very, very open and positive group so nobody will be in any way made to feel that they are a "nuisance' or troublesome.

I do know what you mean though with some specialists I have also encountered a bit of a diffident manner.

[Anthonyh7 in reply to Gabriella28]

The very latest news at 3pm today - bbc.co.uk/news/health-56665517

and bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-5665...