(ANSA) - SYDNEY, JUN 17 - Australia has imposed further restrictions on the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, which from now on will only be administered to over 60s: the decision comes after the authorities had reserved this last April vaccine for over 50s.
In breaking the news, Health Minister Greg Hunt raised fears of possible links between the AstraZeneca vaccine and thrombosis cases, stressing that it is now the "preferred" serum for all those under the age of 60. it's Pfizer's. The crackdown follows a 52-year-old death from thrombosides after the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (ANSA).