Health Canada adds Capillary Leak Syndrome, as an extremely rare side effect of AZ and Covishield vaccine. Six people in Europe and UK reported had syndrome after vaccine out of 78 million doses given. One case in Canada reported to date. #FullDisclosure

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 30, 2021

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Health Canada adds warning of very rare, serious condition as potential vaccine side-effect

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