Johnson stresses safety of AstraZeneca jab after EMA finds ‘blood clot links’
Boris Johnson urges people to ‘get your jab’ after reports of rare blood clots The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today stressed the safety of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, following reports that the vaccine could be restricted for younger people over potential blood clot risks. Speaking to reporters this afternoon, the PM urged the public to […]
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Seven die in UK from blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccine
The MHRA say the benefits continue to outweigh any risk Seven people in the UK have died from unusual blood clots after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a report has highlighted. According to the BBC, who obtained the data from regulator The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a total of 30 people out […]
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People will die because of the EU’s petulant behaviour over the AstraZeneca vaccine
A recent YouGov poll shows the EU’s decision to play politics with life-saving vaccines in the middle of a pandemic is already having a catastrophic effect; the world needs this like a hole in the head
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AstraZeneca vaccine 100 per cent effective at preventing severe illness, study finds
A study in the United States has found that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is 100 per cent effective against preventing serious disease
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Chemo-free leukaemia treatment given green light by NHS
The new chemo free leukaemia treatment is set to be made available through the NHS The pill known as acalabrutinib is manufactured by AstraZeneca – who are currently supplying millions of Covid-19 vaccines – and has just been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) The drug will be provided through […]
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Matt Hancock insists AstraZeneca vaccine is safe after European suspensions
Some European nations have suspended the use of the vaccine over concerns it may be linked to blood clotting Matt Hancock has urged Brits to continue getting the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, insisting the jab is safe. The Health Secretary was speaking after some European nations – including the Republic of Ireland – opted to temporarily suspend […]
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