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Three new cases of thrombosis and two deaths reported in France due to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

AstraZeneca: Three New Cases of Thrombosis and Two Deaths Reported in France

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PANDEMIC: The ANSM, which recalls the benefit of the AstraZeneca vaccine, provides a list of symptoms to watch out for after vaccination Three new cases of atypical thrombosis associated with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, with two additional deaths, occurred in France between March 19th and 25th, according to the Medicines Agency (ANSM). Since the start of the vaccination, there are “twelve cases, […]

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Vaccination: The drug agency confirms a rare risk of thrombosis associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine

Vaccination: The Drug Agency Confirms a Risk of Rare Thrombosis Associated with the AstraZeneca Vaccine

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PANDEMIC: The ANSM stresses however that the benefit/risk balance of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine remained “favourable” The Medical Products Agency (ANSM) Friday confirmed the existence of a risk “rare” atypical thrombosis associated with the vaccine against Covid-19 from AstraZeneca, after the occurrence of new cases in France, including two deaths, while by emphasizing that the risk/benefit balance remained “favourable”. […]

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Six cases of serious adverse reactions after Covid-19 vaccine

COVID-19: Six Cases of Serious Adverse Effects Identified in France after Pfizer-BioNtech Vaccine

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Among these consequences are four allergic reactions and two cases of tachycardia, the National Drug Safety Agency communicated on Thursday. Six cases of serious adverse reactions have been identified in France after an injection of the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech, the National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) said on Thursday in a press release. Among these […]

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No serious side effects of Covid-19 vaccination in France, according to the drug agency

Vaccination: No serious side effects in France, according to the drug agency

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EPIDEMIC: “A case of non-serious adverse effect has been recorded” since the start of vaccination in France, specifies the ANSM Medicines Agency, which remains attentive to the reports in other countries No serious adverse effects were observed in France during this second week of vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against coronavirus Covid-19, the ANSM drug agency indicated on Friday. […]

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Aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol may no longer be sold in self-service pharmacies.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Paracetamol: Towards the End of Self-Service in Pharmacies

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The National Agency for Drug Safety wants aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol to be placed behind the counter of the pharmacist. Soon finished free access to aspirin, ibuprofen and paracetamol at the pharmacy? This is what the National Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM) wants in an information point broadcast on October 3rd, 2019. The ANSM explains that it wants to “strengthen the […]

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France prohibits certain breast implants linked to a rare cancer risk.

Cancer Risk: Breast Implants Banned in France

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According to a letter from the National Agency for Health Products (ANSM), France will ban some breast implants suspected of promoting a rare form of cancer. France will ban several models of breast implants suspected of promoting a rare form of cancer, according to a letter from the National Agency for Health Products (ANSM) unveiled Wednesday 3rd April, 2019 […]

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ANSM has launched a public consultation to raise the awareness of patients and healthcare professionals about the risk of liver toxicity related to paracetamol overdose. (© Illustration / Adobe Stock)

Paracetamol Hazards: Should Alert Messages on Boxes Be Reinforced?

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The best selling tablets in France with 442 million boxes per year, paracetamol presents risks in case of excessive consumption, especially for the liver. Doliprane, Efferalgan, Dafalgan … Effective drugs for a hangover, stomach pain, migraine, body aches … but potentially dangerous in case of overdose . The leading analgesic in France, with 422 million boxes sold per year, paracetamol can […]

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