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Fact-check: Does AstraZeneca Vaccination Years Ago Still Pose a Risk of Blood Clots?
Investigations by several medical organizations indicate that Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a very rare adverse event associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Symptoms typically develop within 4–30 days after vaccination. Healthcare professionals are therefore advised to monitor for the condition and conduct prompt screening when relevant symptoms occur. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also stated that during the period of active COVID-19 transmission, the benefits of vaccination in preventing severe disease substantially outweighed the risks associated with TTS.
Aug 25, 2026 | Health
True! Toothpaste Containing 5,000 ppm Fluoride Is Classified as a “Dangerous Drug” — But There Is No Need to Panic!
The news is true, but there is no need to panic! Following the publication in the Royal Gazette of a notification concerning medicines containing 5,000 ppm fluoride, many people came to believe that “fluoride is dangerous” and that fluoride toothpaste should therefore be avoided. However, the fact is that fluoride toothpaste is available in different concentrations and is intended for different purposes.
Aug 21, 2026 | Health
Chiang Mai Public Health Confirms: Over 23,000 AIDS Patients Recorded
Thai PBS Verify investigated a viral post claiming “Chiang Mai HIV cases surge to 23,900.” The verification found that this figure reflects the real cumulative number of patients. According to the Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office, the demographic profile of HIV infections has shifted. The majority of new cases are now among people aged 25-49, particularly within the groups of men who have sex with men (MSM) and foreign nationals.
Jul 30, 2026 | Health