The move was made in light of rising Covid rates across the EU. Pharmaceutical company Merck’s anti-covid pill has been given the green light for emergency use in EU countries by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Though the pill, also known as molnupiravir, is not authorised in the EU yet, the EMA issued advice on […]

4 years ago

However, they also said the benefits of the jab continue to outweigh the risks. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has concluded that unusual blood clots should be listed as a “very rare” side effect of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. A review was undertaken by the EMA after some countries reported blood clots in a small number […]

5 years ago

Germany has advised against using AstraZeneca’s jab in younger people over clotting fears. The EMA has said it has not identified any specific risk factors – including age or previous medical history – in the “very rare cases” of unusual blood clots in people vaccinated with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab. Earlier this month, the National Immunisation […]

5 years ago

This would be a major boost to Ireland’s vaccine rollout. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) may approve the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine by the end of month, it has emerged. Once this particular vaccine is approved, Ireland should receive an additional 3 million vaccines “on top of what is coming already”. The EMA released a statement […]

5 years ago