England’s Covid vaccine postcode lottery was laid bare again today by damning statistics that revealed parts of the nation have jabbed five times as many over-65s as others. NHS England figures show 93.6 per cent of all over-65s had received their first dose by February 28 — the most recent day local inoculation data is available for. … Read more
Germany is set to open up the AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s in a major U-turn to revive its faltering vaccine programme – as the EU today looked for another lifeline by beginning the approval process for Russia’s Sputnik V jab. Five weeks after blocking the AstraZeneca shot for older people, German regulators will submit their … Read more
France will start giving Britain’s AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s in an humiliating U-turn for President Macron after he personally cast doubt on its effectiveness. Olivier Veran, the French health minister, said today that the jab will soon be made available to people over the age of 50 with underlying health issues that make them vulnerable … Read more
Germany and France look set to approve the AstraZeneca Covid jab for the over 65s in a major U-turn aimed at speeding up their stuttering vaccine drives. In an ignominious climb-down, health chiefs in both countries have now suggested they could update their policies for the Oxford University researched jab – after initially refusing to … Read more
England’s Covid vaccination drive was given another boost today as the NHS confirmed over-65s living in areas winning the race can now be inoculated. NHS England said regions could move on to the next cohort if every effort has been made to get hold of everyone in groups one to four — the over-70s, NHS … Read more
Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine IS safe and ‘likely effective’ for over-65s, World Health Organization rules as it officially recommends the jab ‘without an upper age limit’ By Sam Blanchard Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 15:19 GMT, 10 February 2021 | Updated: 15:24 GMT, 10 February 2021 Oxford University and AstraZeneca’s vaccine is safe and ‘likely … Read more
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will not be recommended for over-65s in Sweden as country follows Germany’s lead By Ross Ibbetson For Mailonline Published: 13:29 GMT, 2 February 2021 | Updated: 13:29 GMT, 2 February 2021 Sweden will not recommend the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s, the country’s health ministry said today. It comes after Germany advised … Read more
The Oxford coronavirus vaccine will work for over-65s, scientists say, after the German advisory committee claimed it was 6.5 per cent effective for the age group. Professor Anthony Harnden, the deputy chairman of the committee that decided the jabs priority list, vowed there was ‘really good evidence’ that it is ‘safe and effective’. He added … Read more
The Oxford coronavirus vaccine will work for over-65s, scientists say, after the German advisory committee claimed it was 6.5 per cent effective for the age group. Professor Anthony Harnden, the deputy chairman of the committee that decided the jabs priority list, vowed there was ‘really good evidence’ that it is ‘safe and effective’. He added … Read more
The three ages when alcohol poses the greatest danger: Effect of booze on the brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s, research shows Researchers have pinpointed three stages when alcohol is the most damaging Effect of booze on brain is worst for unborn children, older teens and over-65s Alcohol use disorders was one of … Read more