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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 | Shrinivasa Kamath3 minutes 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. |