Report claims watchdog looking into use of AstraZeneca jab for under-30s
by Harry Taylor from Science | The Guardian on (#5G764)
Channel 4 News cites sources saying issue being considered, but regulator says no decision made
The UK's medicines regulatory body has said that no decision has been made on any regulatory action relating to the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine following reports it is considering restricting use of the vaccine in younger people.
Channel 4 News claimed on Monday evening that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was considering the restrictions amid concerns about rare blood clots, and a decision could be made as early as Tuesday.
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