COVID-19: What's the AstraZeneca blood clot risk and how does it compare to flights, surgery, and other medicines?, Politics News
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The use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 30 is to be limited due to concerns over blood clots - but what exactly is the risk and how does it compare?
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam describes the new guidance for the AstraZeneca vaccine as a 'course change'.
Boris Johnson backs the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, having had it himself, saying it has saved thousands of lives.
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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam describes the new guidance for the AstraZeneca vaccine as a 'course change'.
Boris Johnson backs the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, having had it himself, saying it has saved thousands of lives.
Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the first to break major news as well as offering insight and analysis on the latest stories. It is renowned for the speed of its coverage and flexibility of reporting news live across all its platforms - TV, mobile, online, social, connected TV and radio.
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