UK leaders and medical experts defend AstraZeneca jab as more countries pause use Sean Morrison UP NEXT
UK leaders and medical experts have defended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine despite multiple European countries pausing its use due to concerns over possible adverse side effects.
Boris Johnson said there was “no reason at all” to stop the vaccine’s rollout and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would accept her jab “without hesitation” when called on.
Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride also urged people to retain confidence in the jab as he received his first dose of the AstraZeneca version on Monday.
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IRELAND has suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns.
It follows nations such as Denmark, Iceland and Norway who have all stopped using the Covid jabs after reports of unexpected possible side effects from the injection. Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates.
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Ireland has temporarily suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vacicne over blood clot fearsCredit: Reuters
Ireland had been pushing the pharmaceutical firm to speed up its deliveries of the jabs as it faced a second wave.
But now deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said Ireland will pause use of the AZ jab as a precaution.