Covid vaccine latest: AstraZeneca now linked to ‘transverse myelitis’ – MHRA warning
ASTRAZENECA, now referred to as Vaxzevria by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency , has been associated with cases of transverse myelitis – i.e. inflammation of the spinal cord. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Moderna vaccine: The ‘painful’ side effect showing up 11 days after jab – MHRA update
THE MODERNA vaccine has been approved for UK use as a booster shot to top up waning immunity levels ahead of winter. Although adverse reactions remain extremely rare, a “painful” side effect has shown up in some recipients 11 days after getting their Moderna jab, reports the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency . Daily […]
Tesco recalls own-brand chest and cold medicine amid health concerns – MHRA issues advice
TESCO has recalled its Max All-In-One Chesty Cough & Cold Lemon Sachets due to incorrect labelling. The medicine should not be given to those under the age of 16. Amid the recall, the MHRA has issued important advice. Daily Express :: Health Feed
AstraZeneca vaccine: Risk of developing blood clots broken down by age – MHRA latest
THE SCALE and speed of the vaccine rollout in the UK has been breathtaking but vaccination fears do persist. AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine has been mired in reports that link it to blood clots. The latest Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance breaks down the risk of developing a blood clot post-vaccination by age. Daily […]
High cholesterol: MHRA approve new drug to lower cardiovascular risk – side effects
PATIENTS most at risk of a heart attack or stroke may be offered a new drug that has been given the green light by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency . Daily Express :: Health Feed
AstraZeneca vaccine side effects: Six new symptoms that require ‘medical attention’ – MHRA
ASTRAZENECA has found itself in the eye of the storm following reports that linked its coronavirus vaccine to blood clots. While evidence overwhelmingly suggests blood clots are extremely rare events, the UK’s regulatory body has issued advice about new symptoms following the AstraZeneca vaccine. Daily Express :: Health Feed
AstraZeneca blood clots: MHRA lists groups that shouldn’t receive AZ Covid vaccine
THE ASTRAZENECA vaccine has been linked to rare blood clots, prompting the UK’s vaccine advisory body to offer an alternative jab to Under-30s. Three other groups of people should also approach the AstraZeneca vaccine with caution. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Covid vaccine warning: MHRA chief urges Britons to get flu jab before coronavirus shot
A COVID vaccine is being rolled out – the UK is preparing to distribute the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab this week. Ahead of the vaccine’s arrival, Dr June Raine, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency , urged people to get their flu jab first. Daily Express :: Health Feed