Uğur Şahin, cofounder and CEO of BioNTech, became a billionaire thanks to his company’s success in creating one of the first Covid-19 vaccines. Here the scientist talks about what’s next.
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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.
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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.
