Certain patients shouldn’t get COVID-19 vax: ATAGI

Concern over clotting risk potentially linked to the vaccines has prompted a warning not to immunise

GPs should defer COVID-19 vaccinations for patients with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, according to new Australian expert advice.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) statement also warns vaccination should be avoided in patients with a history of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).