July 27, 2024

Venezuela keen on J&J vaccine but seeks details on side effects, official says

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Venezuela is interested in acquiring the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for its inoculation campaign, parliament chief Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday, adding that authorities want to know more about its side effects. The COVAX global vaccine program has set aside doses of the AstraZeneca shot for Venezuela, but the government of President Nicolas Maduro blocked its use after reports of rare but serious blood clots led some European nations to temporarily stop delivering it. By Brian Ellsworth, Deisy Buitrago. Full Text -> Reuters

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