@rechu yes the AstraZeneca has been linked with rare clotting disorders in the UK too. It is small numbers but there were sadly some deaths. It is mostly younger people affected but they say for my age (49) I still have more chance of getting and dying from covid than a rare clot. It's a risk benefit balance. In under 30s that changes as they have very small chance of covid complications.

So the outcome is under 30s are to be offered an alternative vaccine - probably Moderna or Pfizer. My age group are still being given AZ.

That's interesting about the difference of male and female age guidance but it makes sense as the clots were mostly in women I believe.