Why some countries have suspended the AstraZeneca vaccine and what it means for Australia – explainer

Despite inoculation suspensions across Europe, authorities and experts say there is no link between the Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots

Several European countries, including Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands and Ireland, have temporarily suspended the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine following concerns about deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and blood clotting. Meanwhile, Italy, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Luxembourg and Lithuania have stopped inoculations from one particular batch of 1m doses that was sent to 17 countries.

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