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World Health Organization approves AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use – ABC News
The move that should allow the United Nations agency’s partners to ship millions of doses worldwide as part of a UN-backed program to tame the pandemic.
The World Health Organization has granted emergency authorisation to AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the United Nations agency’s partners to ship millions of doses worldwide as part of a UN-backed program to tame the pandemic.
Key points:
- The AstraZeneca shot is cheaper and easier to distribute than some rivals
- It meets the “must-have” criteria for safety, and its efficacy outweighs risks
- Adults should receive two doses with an interval of eight to 12 weeks
“We now have…
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