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Fever, dizziness, nausea common side effects of “Mix & Match” of Sinovac then AZ vaccine shots

23 Sept 02:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry reports that the "mix and match" vaccination approach (Sinovac first, then AstraZeneca) commonly causes side effects such as fever, headache, dizziness, and nausea.
This strategy is now Thailand's main vaccination practice, designed to shorten the interval between doses to 3-4 weeks while maintaining similar efficacy to two AstraZeneca shots.
The report also details common side effects for individual vaccines (Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Pfizer) and various booster combinations.
Severe reactions, including rare cases of severe allergies for Sinovac and AstraZeneca, and VITT (Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia) for AstraZeneca, were noted, with specific symptoms for VITT requiring urgent medical consultation.

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.