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Not recommending AstraZeneca vaccine for the elderly risks the lives of the most vulnerable – The Conversation UK
A growing list of countries is recommending that the AstraZeneca vaccine only be use in those younger than 65.
Regulators in Europe are at odds over whether the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine should be given to the elderly. In the UK, the vaccine has been approved for use in adults aged 18 and up, but France, Germany, Sweden and Austria say the vaccine should be prioritised for those under the age of 65. Poland only recommends it for those younger than 60. Italy goes one step further and only recommends it for those 55 and younger.
It is only ethical to approve a vaccine if it is safe and effective. Crucially,…
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