WHO recommends Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

International

17-03-2021, 18:38

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INA – SOURCES
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, it was still reviewing safety concerns over the AstraZeneca vaccine, but it recommended continuation of its use based on the current benefit-risk assessment.
There have been fears about the safety of the vaccine in some countries after several cases of blood clots or brain hemorrhages in people after receiving the inoculation. A small number of deaths have been reported.
"At this time, WHO considers that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue," the agency's statement read.