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6 Biggest COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Busted By Top Doctors
KEY POINTS
Many Americans are hesitant to get vaccinated due to misinformation
U.S. states are expected to give at least one dose of vaccine to 70% of adults by July 4
Health experts have cleared up the confusion about the vaccine with reliable facts
At least three states in the United States have reached President Joe Biden’s vaccination goal ahead of the July 4 deadline, but vaccine hesitancy might make it difficult for other states to achieve the same target. To clear up the confusion about the vaccine, top experts have reviewed some common myths circulating on social media platforms.
Brazil States Suspend AstraZeneca Vaccine For Pregnant Women
05/11/21 AT 9:12 PM
Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian states on Tuesday suspended immunization of pregnant women with the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on the advice of the national health regulator after a reported death.
The suspension was to remain in place until the health ministry establishes the cause of death of a woman in Rio de Janeiro who received the vaccine, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga told a news conference.
Queiroga said the call was made by a team of experts and was based exclusively on technical criteria. It is not clear that the vaccine caused this blood clot. We are analyzing the details of the whole case to reach a conclusion and clarify what happened, said Jorge Kalil, a consultant for the National Vaccination Program, who took part in the press briefing.
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria.
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye made the announcement during a live briefing on Thursday.
She said that the vaccine can be stored at 2 to 8-degree centigrade.
According to the NAFDAC Boss, there are three additional vaccines undergoing evaluation, but the evaluation on Astrazeneca shows that the vaccine is effective against the UK variant of the virus which has been reported in Nigeria.
NAFDAC DG, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye addressing journalists on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
Dr Adeyeye disclosed that the South African variant has not been reported in Nigeria, adding that the agency has over 30 herbal medicine undergoing review for listing.