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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Doctor says there’s no link between Oxford vaccine and blood clots
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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Great news as Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK
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 significant allergies warned about taking Covid vaccine
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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Oxford university say their vaccine is up to 90% effective
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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