Mumbai, April 30: AstraZeneca recently admitted for the first time in court documents that its COVID-19 vaccine, sold globally under the brand names Covishield and Vaxzevria, among others, may lead to a rare side-effect. As per the documents submitted by AstraZeneca in the UK High Court, Covishield can cause, in rare cases, a condition that leads to blood clots and low platelet count. This condition is known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: AstraZeneca Admits Its Coronavirus Vaccine Can Cause Rare Side Effects.

There has been an increase in heart attack deaths over the past three years, possibly linked to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) revealed a significant 12.5% rise in heart attack cases in 2022 alone. Amid the rising concern surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, people are eager to know which COVID-19 vaccine they were administered. In this article, we at LatestLY bring you a step-by-step guide on how to check your COVID-19 vaccine details. Sudden Deaths in India: COVID-19 Vaccine Not Behind Sudden Deaths Among Young Adults, Family History and Certain Lifestyle Likely Causes, Says ICMR Study.

Steps To Check Your COVID-19 Details on COWIN App

  • Visit the official website of CoWin (cowin.gov.in).

  • Click on the Sign In/Register button.

  • Sign in using your registered mobile number and then enter the one-time password or OTP received on that number.

  • Once you log in, there will be a Certificate tab under your name.

  • Click the download button to get a soft copy of your vaccination certificate.

  • Check for the Vaccine Name on the vaccination certificate.

How to Check Your COVID-19 Details on Aarogya Setu App?

  • Open the Aarogya Setu app.

  • Sign In using your mobile number and click on the CoWin tab at the top.

  • Enter your 13-digit beneficiary reference ID after clicking on the Vaccination Certificate option.

  • Click on the download button to get your vaccination certificate.

  • Check for the Vaccine Name on the vaccination certificate.

Covishield was produced by the Serum Institute of India and widely administered in the country. AstraZeneca is facing a class action lawsuit in the UK over claims that its vaccine caused deaths and severe injuries in several cases.

Researchers discovered a connection between the vaccine and VITT. The claimants' attorneys contend that VITT is a subset of TTS despite the fact that AstraZeneca does not seem to be aware of this distinction. The vaccine maker's admission marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle, highlighting the potential risks of vaccination.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 30, 2024 04:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).