Recently there have been reports of a very rare condition involving blood clots and unusual bleeding after vaccination. This is being carefully reviewed but the risk factors for this condition are not yet clear. Although this condition remains extremely rare there appears to be a higher risk in people shortly after the first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine.

For more information and the latest Government advice on this matter please visit: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/COVID-19_AZ_vaccination_guide.