How Astrazeneca Causes Blood Clots: ‘Trigger’ Found

The video discusses the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a genetically modified virus from chimpanzees to trigger an immune response against COVID-19. A study found that in rare cases, the vaccine can cause blood clots by attracting a protein called platelet factor 4, leading to an immune response. Despite this, the vaccine has been linked to saving millions of lives and preventing COVID-19 cases. The risk of clots is higher with a COVID-19 infection than with the vaccine.

What is the primary function of the genetically modified virus used in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?

• To deliver the coronavirus spike protein

• To replace the immune system

• To directly attack the coronavirus

• To create a new virus

What rare side effect is associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine according to the new study?

• Muscle pain

• Severe headache

• Blood clots

• High fever

Which protein is attracted by the vaccine, potentially leading to blood clots?

• Fibrinogen

• Albumin

• Platelet factor 4

• Hemoglobin

How many deaths have been linked to vaccine-induced clots in the UK?

• 73

• 200

• 100

• 50

What is the estimated number of lives saved by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine worldwide?

• 5 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000