By Doncaster doctor speaks out over vaccine concerns
Dr Rupert Suckling, Director of Public Health at Doncaster Council, has issued an update regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine.
There have been a number of cases of blood clots developing after the vaccine was administered.
But the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries against pausing Covid vaccinations.
It said there was no evidence of a link between the vaccine and blood clots.
Speaking to the BBC, a spokesperson added:
“As soon as WHO has gained a full understanding of these events, the findings and any unlikely changes to current recommendations will be immediately communicated to the public.
“As of today, there is no evidence that the incidents are caused by the vaccine and it is important that vaccination campaigns continue so that we can save lives and stem severe disease from the virus.”
Experts say these were no more than the number of blood-clot incidents typically reported within the general population.
Germany, France, Italy and Spain are among those who have halted the rollout while further checks are made.
The WHO’s vaccine safety experts are meeting on Tuesday to discuss the jab.
