The agency said it was unable to decisively rule out a link between some extremely rare blood clotting events and the vaccine but felt the benefits of getting vaccinated outweighed the risks.
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E.U. Chief Blames AstraZeneca For Floundering Vaccination Drive While Member States Refuse To Use It Against Expert Advice
Many European countries ignored the WHO and EU medicines regulator and suspended the shot over fears it causes blood clots.
AstraZeneca Vaccine: Here’s What To Expect As Europe’s Medicines Regulator And The WHO Meet To Review Shot
AstraZeneca, international regulators, and numerous experts all say the vaccine is safe and there is no evidence it is linked to blood clots.
Moderna Starts Covid-19 Vaccine Trial In Kids Younger Than 12 Years Old
The clinical trials are being planned carefully due to ethical implications of testing vaccines in young children.
Growing Number Of Nations Suspend AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Amid Blood Clot Concerns
The United States hasn’t approved the vaccine, but has purchased millions of doses.
Fauci Says Three-Feet Social Distancing May Suffice To Reopen Schools
One Chicago school district has already reopened under the three-feet guidance.
Experts Defend Safety Of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine After Several Countries Suspend The Shot
Thailand delayed the shot’s rollout over fears it causes blood clots, despite assurances from regulators that there is no evidence linking the vaccine to the incidents.
Pharma Giant Sanofi Launches Human Trial Of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine
The two mRNA vaccines licensed for Covid-19 have proven highly effective, according to clinical and real-world studies.
Novavax Says Vaccine Is 96% Effective At Preventing Original Covid-19 Virus
A press release issued by the company said the vaccine was 100% effective in preventing hospitalization and death for multiple variants
EU Approves J&J Single-Shot Covid-19 Vaccine As The Bloc’s Vaccination Crisis Rumbles On
The shot, which was recently approved in the U.S., is the first single dose vaccine to be approved in the EU.
