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‘Highly unusual’ symptoms prompt countries to halt Australia’s top vaccine – Yahoo News Australia
Nine countries have now halted their rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of serious side-effects.
Australian health authorities insist the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is safe despite a host of European nations halting its rollout over fears it can cause serious side-effects.
Germany, France and Italy are the latest nations to halt their rollouts after reports of isolated cases of bleeding, blood clots and a low platelet count in recipients.
Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Bulgaria, Ireland and the Netherlands have also suspended the vaccine until further notice.
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