WHO recommends AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 shot even in countries with variant found in SA
World Health Organization panel says vaccine should be given in two doses and should also be used in people over 65
10 February 2021 - 18:47
Geneva — AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective and should be deployed widely, including in countries where the coronavirus variant found in SA may reduce its efficacy, a World Health Organization (WHO) panel said on Wednesday.
In interim recommendations on the shot, the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (Sage) panel said the vaccine should be given in two doses with an interval of 8 to 12 weeks, and should also be used in people aged 65 and older...
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