The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday it continues to recommend AstraZeneca vaccine, after many European countries suspended its use, as the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks.
”WHO considers that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue,” the statement says.
The Organization explained that Vaccination against COVID-19 will not reduce illness or deaths from other causes. Thromboembolic events are known to occur frequently. Venous thromboembolism is the third most common cardiovascular disease globally.
The WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety is carefully assessing the latest available safety data for the AstraZeneca vaccine and a decision is to be announced on Thursday.
The organization is in constant contact with the European Medicines Agency and regulatory authorities around the world for the latest information on drug safety.
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