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Mar162021 by adminNo Comments

European regulator: ‘No indication’ Oxford jab is cause of blood clots

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The European Union's medicines agency has said there is "no indication" that Oxford-AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine is the cause of reported blood clots.The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been carrying out a case-by-case evaluation of incidents and was expected to complete its review on Thursday, said executive director Emer Cooke. Live updates COVID updates from the UK and around the world The review began after a report from the Norwegian Medicines Agency revealed blood clotting events in four adults who had the COVID-19 jab.But on Tuesday, the EMA said it was "firmly convinced" the vaccine's benefits outweighed the risk of side effects. ...

Mar152021 by adminNo Comments

Germany, France, Italy and Spain pause Oxford jab amid blood clot concerns

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Germany, France, Italy and Spain are suspending use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine as EU regulators investigate reports some people developed blood clots after having the jab.The German health ministry, the Italian medicines authority and French President Emmanuel Macron said the measure was a "precaution" while the European Medicines Agency (EMA) looks into the matter. Mr Macron said EU regulators were expected to give guidance on Tuesday afternoon.Spain joined the group early on Monday evening, with a pause in its use of the vaccine to last at least two weeks, and Slovenia has also temporarily halted its rollout of the jab.The countries are the latest European nations to stop administering the AstraZeneca vaccine amid concerns over possible links to the clots. ...

Feb32021 by adminNo Comments

Covid-19: Study showing Oxford vaccine slows virus spread ‘superb’ – Hancock

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Getty ImagesResults that show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus have been hailed as "absolutely superb" by the health secretary.Matt Hancock said the study shows "vaccines are the way out of this pandemic".It is the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of the virus.The UK has given a first Covid jab to 9.6 million people so far.The results of the study, which has not yet been formally published, suggest that the vaccine may have a "substantial" effect on transmission of the virus.It means the jab could have a greater impact on the pandemic, as each person who is vaccinated will indirectly protect other people too.Oxford vaccine could substantially cut spreadHow do I know the Covid vaccine is safe?When will I get a Covid vaccine?Mr Ha...

Jan72021 by adminNo Comments

Covid-19: Oxford vaccine rolled out to hundreds of GP sites in England

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Dec52020 by adminNo Comments

Oxford malaria vaccine almost ready to start final stage of human trials

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The Oxford team behind a successful COVID-19 vaccine candidate are close to entering the final stage of human trials in their jab against malaria.Speaking to The Times, The Jenner Institute director Adrian Hill said the much-anticipated injection will be tested on around 4,800 children in African countries next year, after earlier trials showed promising results. Professor Hill speculated that the vaccine could be ready by 2024, assuming final human trials are carried out successfully. Image: A malaria vaccine could be ready by 2024 Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, is responsible for the deaths of more than 400,000 according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).Nearly half of the world's population is at risk of contrac...