ReutersThe head of the European Medicines Agency says there is "no indication" that vaccines are the cause of blood clots reported in some shot recipients. Those reports led several European countries to suspend use of the vaccine.
Emer Cooke said Tuesday that the agency is "firmly convinced" that the benefits of the AstraZeneca shot outweigh the risks, but an evaluation is ongoing.
Cooke said experts are meeting this week to discuss the available information and will make a recommendation Thursday.
Emer Cooke said Tuesday that the agency is "firmly convinced" that the benefits of the AstraZeneca shot outweigh the risks, but an evaluation is ongoing.
Cooke said experts are meeting this week to discuss the available information and will make a recommendation Thursday.
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 | Krishnan Avinjikkad5 hours ago The vaccine issue will undoubtedly continue to vex the gullible developing countries until they are capable of coming out with their own. There is news that the rich nations have already paid for the vaccine well in advance, to the discomfiture of the less fortunate. That there have been recurring complaints againt Covishield only helps confirm that any drug marketed without adequate tests can have dangerous consequences. It was Ken Frazier, CEO Merck &Co., who reminded us ofthe innate risks in marketing drugs without adequate research. He points out that the fastest ever vaccine was for Mumps, but that took four years! And vaccines against Ebola, TB, Chickenpox took many many more years of research and tests. It is an all-admitted fact that Covaccin, made in India has proved to be more effective, with no side-effects or contraindications known so far. And yet it's a mystery why the government (s) are keen on the multinational product Covishield! |
 | Pratyay Bhaumik6 hours ago A half news is getting such headlines. You can see the strength of vaccine lobby and their purchasing power . |
 | Shrinivasa Kamath7 hours ago Since vaccines are developed at a record speed -current situation demanded it - people and governments are forced apply brakes as soon as some adverse event occurs even if it is independent of the vaccine. Every adverse event, possibly life-threatening, needs thorough evaluation by experts to clear doubts. |