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EU Warns Of ‘Possible Link’ Between Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Blood Clots—But Says Benefits Still Outweigh Risks
The U.S. FDA and CDC suspended the shot earlier this month “out of an abundance of caution.”
Scientists Have Created Embryos That Are Part Human, Part Monkey
The long-term goal is to grow organs for human transplantation.
European Covid-19 Deaths Pass 1 Million In Race Between Vaccines And Variants
The WHO says the situation is “serious” with around 1.6 million new cases reported a week.
Several States Halt Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After U.S. Regulators Recommend Pause
New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio followed a recommendation by federal regulators Tuesday to temporarily pause Johnson & Johnson distribution after six reports of…
Devastating Covid-19 Variant In Brazil Now 2nd-Most Reported Variant In U.S., CDC Data Shows
The highly contagious variant is contributing to an alarming wave of cases in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro still opposes lockdown measures.
Here’s Why These Countries Are Reconsidering The AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine — Even Though Experts Say It’s Safe
At least seven countries have restricted the shots use in younger people despite regulators asserting the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.
U.K. Watchdog U-Turns On AstraZeneca: Says Under 30s Should Take Alternative Covid-19 Vaccine
Europe’s medicines agency also found a possible link between the vaccine and blood clotting, though repeatedly stressed the vaccine’s benefits outweighed its risks.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Possibly Linked To Rare Blood Clots, European Medicines Agency Says
The organization recommends rare blood clotting be listed as a very rare side effect of the vaccine.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Has ‘Clear’ Link To Rare Blood Clots, European Public Health Official Says
The regulator has repeatedly said the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks, a view shared by the World Health Organization.
Only Half Of Americans Say They Will Vaccinate Their Children Against Covid-19 As Soon As They’re Eligible
Adult resistance to the vaccines has declined over time.
