Vaccination

2 Australian states urge against under 40s taking AZ vaccine

The Queensland and Western Australia state governments on Wednesday advised people under age 40 not to take the AstraZeneca vaccine because of the risk of a rare blood clotting disorder, despite the Australian government ...

Vaccination

Delayed doses of AstraZeneca jab boost immunity: study

Delayed second and third doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine boost immunity against COVID-19, a study by Oxford University, which developed the jab with the British-Swedish firm, said on Monday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Second AstraZeneca almost doubles protection against Delta variant

The weekend's news of COVID-19 outbreaks and various lockdowns around Australia reminds us there's no room for complacency. We need to accelerate Australia's COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and ensure people are fully vaccinated ...

Vaccination

EMA official suggests ditching AstraZeneca jab

A top official in the European Medicines Agency said it might be worth abandoning AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for all age groups where alternatives are available, in an interview published Sunday.

Vaccination

Brazil green-lights Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 and up

Brazil's health regulator approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Friday for use in children aged 12 and up, though they will likely have to wait months in line for older age groups to be vaccinated first.

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