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Last month, it was said under 30s should get a different jab to AstraZeneca due to blood clot risk. But yesterday, experts said this could be reversed to protect against the Indian variant.
The decision to offer under-40s an alternative jab to AstraZeneca could be reversed in light of the Indian variant, it emerged yesterday.
Last month the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation decided those aged under 30 should get a different jab due to the slightly higher risk of a rare blood clot.
This advice was later extended to those aged between 30 and 39 if available and if it does not cause delays in having the vaccine .
But yesterday, for the first time, experts said this rule could be reversed to help speed up the rollout and protect more people against the Indian variant.
Studies by laboratories in the UK and India have recorded no deaths among the vaccinated population from the new strain - which has strengthened the case in favour of jabs.