Boris Johnson backs AstraZeneca vaccine after Germany says it shouldn't be given to over-65s
Telegraph, 28 Jan 2021
Boris Johnson has said he is not concerned by Germany ruling that the AstraZeneca vaccine should only be recommended for under 65s, as he argued the evidence shows it "provides a good immune response across all age groups".
The Prime Minister joined Public Health England (PHE) in defending the use of the jab after a draft recommendation from Germany's vaccination advisory committee on Thursday said there was insufficient data to recommend it for those aged 65 and over.
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The Prime Minister joined Public Health England (PHE) in defending the use of the jab after a draft recommendation from Germany's vaccination advisory committee on Thursday said there was insufficient data to recommend it for those aged 65 and over.
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-vaccine-schools-lockdown-exit-astrazeneca-cases/
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