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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He wants to “allay people’s concerns” A doctor on Good Morning Britain (GMB) said that there is no link between the Oxford vaccine and blood clots. This came after concerns over the Oxford-AstraZeneca were raised after people reported blood clots after being given the vaccine. Some countries, including Denmark, Norway and Iceland, have temporarily suspended […]
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The UK government has ordered 100 million doses of the newly approved Covid-19 vaccine – enough to vaccinate 50 million people.
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People with severe allergies are being asked to use caution when offered the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after two NHS staff fell ill after receiving the jab. The healthcare workers, both of whom suffered severe allergies and had to carry Epi-pens, fell ill shortly after receiving the vaccination yesterday. Both are recovering and their condition is […]
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Some really positive vaccine news on a Monday morning. Oxford has confirmed that its Covid-19 vaccine is 70% effective, increasing to 90% with two doses. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford said their jointly-developed vaccine against Covid-19 has shown “an average efficacy of 70%” in trials. After two doses, the vaccine trials show […]
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