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AstraZeneca: Govt prepares vaccine backup plans

AstraZeneca: Govt prepares vaccine backup plans

Khairy says the move is mooted in the event the vaccine was found to be unsuitable for use in the country.

Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case

Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case

On Thursday, Britain identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events following the use of the vaccine.
Additional factory approved to supply AstraZeneca vaccine to M'sia

Additional factory approved to supply AstraZeneca vaccine to M'sia

AstraZeneca's contract manufacturer, South Korea's SK Bioscience, will be registered by the Drug Control Authority.

Khairy: Govt to obtain clinical data from AstraZeneca

Khairy: Govt to obtain clinical data from AstraZeneca

This follows news reports of side effects of the vaccine in the United Kingdom.

Australia investigates possible link of blood clot case to AstraZeneca vaccine

Australia investigates possible link of blood clot case to AstraZeneca vaccine

A 44-year-old man has been admitted to a Melbourne hospital with possible clotting.

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

Investigations into reports of rare, and sometimes severe, blood clots continue.

Malaysia to receive first 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in June

Malaysia to receive first 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in June

Khairy Jamaluddin says he has received the delivery schedule from AstraZeneca Malaysia today.
Canada pauses AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine use for those under 55

Canada pauses AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine use for those under 55

Its health officials want to see a new analysis of the shot's benefits and risks based on age and gender.

EU pledges to keep AstraZeneca doses in the bloc for now

EU pledges to keep AstraZeneca doses in the bloc for now

This is until the company returns to fulfilling its delivery commitments, Internal Market commissioner Thierry Breton says.
Poor AstraZeneca messaging distracts from sound data on Covid-19 vaccine, scientists say

Poor AstraZeneca messaging distracts from sound data on Covid-19 vaccine, scientists say

They say the skirmishes may leave a lasting mark on public trust.

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine 76pct effective in new analysis of US trial

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine 76pct effective in new analysis of US trial

It's a tad lower than the level announced earlier this week in a report that was criticised for using outdated information.
India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot, including to Covax

India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot, including to Covax

This is to meet domestic demand as infections surge, sources say.

Health Ministry affirms AstraZeneca vaccine’s safety after EU episode

Health Ministry affirms AstraZeneca vaccine’s safety after EU episode

AstraZeneca reps in Malaysia met with NPRA last week to explain the situation, says Adham Baba.

AstraZeneca to publish full trial data after US rebuke

AstraZeneca to publish full trial data after US rebuke

AstraZeneca said the vaccine efficacy rate of 79pct it published on Monday is based on data analysis.

US health agency questions robustness of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine trial data

US health agency questions robustness of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine trial data

The Data Safety Monitoring Board has 'expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial'.
Vaccine makers told to follow AstraZeneca’s lead to overcome 'grotesque' inequity

Vaccine makers told to follow AstraZeneca’s lead to overcome 'grotesque' inequity

AstraZeneca has licensed its technology to manufacturers in other countries.
AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective in US, Chile, Peru trials

AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective in US, Chile, Peru trials

The studies lend credence to the vaccine following earlier doubts on the robustness of its data.

EU's drug regulator backs 'safe and effective' AstraZeneca vaccine

EU's drug regulator backs 'safe and effective' AstraZeneca vaccine

An investigation showed the benefits of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks, says the EMA.

How worried should we be about negative reports of AstraZeneca's vaccine?

How worried should we be about negative reports of AstraZeneca's vaccine?

Drug watchdog reviewing reports of bleeding, blood clots and low platelet counts from those who have taken the dose.

Health experts pore over AstraZeneca safety data as Europe reels from vaccine suspensions

Health experts pore over AstraZeneca safety data as Europe reels from vaccine suspensions

European Medicines Agency and WHO are investigating suspected side effects and will release their findings soon.

Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears

Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears

The decision throws the already struggling vaccination campaign in the 27-nation EU into disarray.

Dane who died from blood clot after AstraZeneca shot had 'unusual symptoms' - agency

Dane who died from blood clot after AstraZeneca shot had 'unusual symptoms' - agency

The woman had low number of blood platelets as well as bleeding.

Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday after delay over safety

Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday after delay over safety

Prime minister and his cabinet will be the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

AstraZeneca finds no proof of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

AstraZeneca finds no proof of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

The drugmaker bases its finding on a review covering 17 million people vaccinated in UK and EU.