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Europe's medicines regulator said this week the AstraZeneca vaccine could cause very rare blood clots in some recipients

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Has More Side Effects Than Pfizer's: Study

A recent study has found that recipients of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine experienced more side effects than those who got the Pfizer shot.

9-Year-Old Twins First To Get COVID-19 Shots In Pfizer Vaccine Trial For Children

An Israeli health worker prepares to administer a dose of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine inside a van in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Trials showed that the Pfizer vaccine provides 100% protection against COVID-19 in children ages 12 to 15.

Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Produce More Side Effects, Doctor Says

Concerns have risen that more transmissible coronavirus variants such as the one first detected in South Africa or another in Britain are more resistant to existing vaccines such as the one developed by Pfizer-BioNTech

Doctors warn recipients not to panic as side effects from the vaccine mean it's working.

Concerns have risen that more transmissible coronavirus variants such as the one first detected in South Africa or another in Britain are more resistant to existing vaccines such as the one developed by Pfizer-BioNTech

Pfizer To Develop mRNA Vaccines Without BioNTech

The pharmaceutical heavyweight thinks it won't need any more help to whip up new mRNA-based vaccines.

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It's possible to get six doses from vials of the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine rather than five, but only with a special syringe

Pfizer And BioNTech Launch Coronavirus Vaccine Study For Pregnant Women

The testing will also be extended to children.

With novel coronavirus cases surging, over 50 deaths a day, and many hospitals reaching capacity, authorities imposed a four-day lockdown from Thursday

4 People Contract COVID-19 After Receiving Coronavirus Vaccine

Health officials in Oregon are investigating four "breakthrough cases" of individuals who contracted the coronavirus after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

North Korea 'Tried To Hack' Pfizer For Vaccine Info - South's Spies: Reports

North Korea 'tried to hack' Pfizer for vaccine info - South's spies: reports

South Korean spies have reportedly said North Korean hackers tried to breach the computer systems of Pfizer seeking information on a coronavirus vaccine

North Korea 'Tried To Hack Pfizer' - South's Spies: Reports

North Korean hackers tried to break into the computer systems of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a search for information on a coronavirus vaccine and treatment technology.

A security guard in April stands outside a Covid clinic in New Zealand, which has detected the UK virus variant

New Zealand's Largest City Enters Lockdown As UK Variant Found

New Zealand's largest city enters lockdown as UK variant found

Japan's virus measures are limited, with bars and restaurants requested but not obliged to close by 8pm and working from home strongly recommended

Japan Economy Shrinks For First Time Since 2009 But Tops Forecast

Japan economy shrinks for first time since 2009 but tops forecast

No significant damage was reported in the earthquake off Japan's Fukushima region although authorities are assessing the impact of a landslide on a highway

Dozens Injured In Strong Quake Off Japan's Fukushima

Dozens injured in strong quake off Japan's Fukushima

The green light by experts for AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is an important step towards it receiving an emergency use authorisation by the World Health Organization

Nebraska Man Dies Days After Receiving First Dose Of COVID Vaccine

The man, who was in his 40s, had a number of underlying health conditions and was a resident at a long-term care facility.

A health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine at a temporary vaccine centre

Japan Throws Away Millions Of COVID-19 Vaccines Because Of This Oversight

Pfizer and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine comes in vials with six doses each. Health officials would need to use a special syringe to extract the final dose.

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COVID Vaccine Wasted: How 975 Doses Got Thrown Away Amid Shot Shortage

“This is something you certainly hope never happens, and we are working with the state to determine how it did."

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How Chile Became An Unlikely Winner In The COVID-19 Vaccine Race

To date, Chile has ordered close to 90 million vaccine doses – enough to fully vaccinate its population of 19.2 million people twice.

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is likely to become the first jab to be approved for use in Japan

Japan To Start Covid Vaccines Despite Syringe Shortage

Japan to start Covid vaccines despite syringe shortage

Peruvian health care workers queue to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine against COVID-19 in Lima

Peru Gives First Covid Vaccines, Argentina Approves Indian Jab

Peru gives first Covid vaccines, Argentina approves Indian jab

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one so far to have received emergency use approval from the WHO

Pfizer Expects To Cut COVID Vaccine Manufacturing Time By Half

The company said it expects to reduce the number of days taken to produce a batch of COVID-19 vaccines from 110 to around 60.

Experts heralded the launch of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine as a turning point in the pandemic

South Africa Pauses Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine For This Reason

A new study found that AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine is only 10% effective against the South African variant.

Britain has raced ahead of European neighbours with its vaccination drive, including using the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab

AstraZeneca Vaccine Less Effective Against S.African Strain: Study

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine fails to prevent mild and moderate cases of the South African coronavirus strain.

New US Covid-19 cases have declined by 61 percent compared to the peak level of January 8, health officials say

US Covid Cases Down 61% Since Peak, Troops Deploy For Vaccine Campaign

US Covid cases down 61% since peak, troops deploy for vaccine campaign

All three vaccines authorised for use in Europe and the United States are delivered in the form of two doses

Vaccine Rollout Raises Real-world Questions

Vaccine rollout raises real-world questions

Mass vaccinations are only just beginning in poorer nations such as Indonesia

WHO Urges EU, Big Pharma Unity As J&J Seeks US Vaccine Approval

WHO urges EU, Big Pharma unity as J&J seeks US vaccine approval

Serbia has inoculated more than 450,000 of its population of seven million in almost two weeks, a rate that exceeds all other states in Europe apart from Britain

With China's Help, Serbia Overtakes EU In Vaccine Rollout

With China's help, Serbia overtakes EU in vaccine rollout

A health worker administers a dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in a gymnasium in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva

Israel Data Shows Pfizer Jab Stops Illness, Effect On Transmissions Unclear

Israel data shows Pfizer jab stops illness, effect on transmissions unclear

The vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is among those purportedly being offered for sale online

How Effective Is One Dose Of AstraZeneca's COVID Vaccine? Here’s How It Measures Up

AstraZeneca said its vaccine is 76% effective after the first dose and up to 82% effective at preventing the virus after the second dose.

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