Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

Denmark announced on Friday that it will continue to suspend its use of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines, citing “possible harmful effects” which are too much of a concern compared to the benefits. … Read More >Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

South Africa discards 2 MILLION doses of J&J Covid-19 vaccine because of US Baltimore plant contamination – health watchdog

South African health authorities have ditched a whopping two million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, because materials for their production came from a US factory in Baltimore that was hit by contamination issues. … Read More >South Africa discards 2 MILLION doses of J&J Covid-19 vaccine because of US Baltimore plant contamination – health watchdog

EU batches of J&J Covid-19 vaccine withheld as ‘precaution’ after contamination at US factory – EMA

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it is aware of a contaminated batch of the active substance used to make Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine and that they’re taking precautionary action to prevent possible harm. … Read More >EU batches of J&J Covid-19 vaccine withheld as ‘precaution’ after contamination at US factory – EMA

German scientists claim to have solved Covid-19 vaccine blood clot mystery, say jabs can be altered

A group of German scientists claims to have found the cause of the rare blood clots linked to the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines – and they say the jabs could be altered to prevent the problem … Read More >German scientists claim to have solved Covid-19 vaccine blood clot mystery, say jabs can be altered

Covid-19 vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca should be excluded over potential side effects – Norwegian health experts

The Institute of Public Health in Norway has recommended against the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, adding to a recommendation of permanently avoiding the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab over side effect fears. … Read More >Covid-19 vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca should be excluded over potential side effects – Norwegian health experts

Denmark to cancel Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine rollout, except on voluntary basis – reports

Denmark will not include Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine in its Covid immunization program over blood-clot concerns, according to media reports. Authorities in Denmark are being extra cautious and excluding AstraZeneca’s vaccine too. … Read More >Denmark to cancel Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine rollout, except on voluntary basis – reports

Vaccine producers could have funded jabs for all of Africa, instead shareholder payouts & sluggish ‘charity’ efforts are priority

The three largest producers of Covid-19 vaccines could have funded the entire cost of vaccinating Africa with the money they paid stockholders this year – and vaccine-sharing charity COVAX isn’t bridging the gap, analysis shows. … Read More >Vaccine producers could have funded jabs for all of Africa, instead shareholder payouts & sluggish ‘charity’ efforts are priority

Shipments of J&J Covid-19 vaccine to resume in Europe, company says after EU regulator finds benefits outweigh blood clot risks

Johnson & Johnson has said it will resume delivery of its Covid-19 vaccine to the EU after the bloc’s regulator, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA), said the benefits of the jab outweigh any risks despite blood clot concerns. … Read More >Shipments of J&J Covid-19 vaccine to resume in Europe, company says after EU regulator finds benefits outweigh blood clot risks