THE National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has issued revised advice to the Department of Health recommending that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 v.
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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine should not be given to people under the age of 60.
It follows concerns the vaccine is linked to cases of very rare blood clots, with a number of EU countries limiting its use.
The recommendation has been made to Government, and also includes new advice for people who ve had their first dose of AstraZeneca - also known as Vaxzevria.
It says the 12 week gap for receiving the second dose should remain for those over 60 and anyone under 60 considered high-risk.
However it says the timeframe should be extended to 16 weeks for those under 60 not considered at high risk, to allow further assessments take place.
THE National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has issued revised advice to the Department of Health recommending that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 v.
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