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AstraZeneca

People in England and Wales who suffer from inherited cancers can now benefit from a new drug on the NHS - Olaparib.

New Olaparib cancer drug offered on NHS in England and Wales Sam Johnson

The Oxford research suggests vaccines to fight new pandemics could be rolled out much quicker than Covid jabs were (image: Getty Images)

Scientists ‘discover' way to speed up vaccine production for future pandemics Henry Sandercock

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth... Henry Sandercock

Booster vaccines should protect people against Omicron, new study suggests Group Reporter

Scientists discover why AstraZeneca jab is linked to rare blood clot complicatio... Group Reporter

Pharmaceutical firms are working to tweak vaccines against new Omicron variant Chelsea Rocks

Previous Covid-19 infection gives double jabbed people greater protection, new research suggests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid vaccination on top of past coronavirus infection 'gives greater protection...

The trial of a new drug to treat a form of breast cancer has been hailed as “groundbreaking”, with results showing a strong trend towards improved overall survival (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trial of a new drug to treat a form of breast cancer hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ Helen Johnson

More than 30,000 women reported changes to their menstrual cycle after their Covid jab (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thousands of women report disruption to periods after Covid jab Claire Schofield

The scientist behind the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine has said giving booster jabs to everyone is unnecessary, and instead calls for doses to be sent to countries in need (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid booster jabs not needed for everyone, says Oxford vaccine creator Helen Johnson

Covid booster vaccines may not be necessary for everyone in the UK, the head of AstraZeneca has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid booster vaccines may not be needed for everyone in the UK, says AstraZenec... Helen Johnson

The risk of thrombocytopenia is almost nine times higher in someone infected with coronavirus compared to one vaccine dose (Photo: Getty Images)

Risk of blood clots 9 times higher from Covid infection than the vaccine Claire Schofield

Lisa Shaw.

BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw died due to complications from the AstraZeneca Cov... Press Association

Covid protection could fall below 50 per cent for the elderly and healthcare workers by winter (Photo: Getty Images)

Protection from Covid vaccines starts to wane within 6 months Claire Schofield

More people are being treated for eating disorders. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pfizer vaccine effectiveness declines more quickly than AstraZeneca, finds study Sarah Wilson

The first dose alone provides 88 per cent protection against hospital admissions (Photo: Getty Images)

Single AstraZeneca dose prevents 70% of Covid cases - and protects against varia...

Holidays to Europe could affect up to 5 million Brits who have been given the Indian-made Astrazeneca.

How to find out which AstraZeneca batches could affect European holidays Georgina Cutler

The EU still does not recognise a version of the AstraZeneca vaccine called Covishield (Photo: Getty Images)

European holidays at risk for millions of Brits given Indian-made AstraZeneca ja... Claire Schofield

Mixing vaccines can generate high levels of antibodies which can protect against Covid (Photo: Getty Images)

Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against ... Claire Schofield

A woman receives a vaccine at the Chelsea F.C. pop up vaccine hub (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Period changes after Covid vaccine could be 'coincidence' despite 4,000 reports Rhona Shennan

Government in talks with AstraZeneca for new jab to tackle Beta variant - what w... Jenna Macfarlane

The award winning presenter passed away age 44 (Photo: PA/Family Handout)

'We will miss her always': BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw remembered after dying ... Rhona Shennan

Lisa Shaw's family say that she died due to complications caused by the Astrazeneca jab (Getty Images/PA)

BBC presenter died after suffering blood clots following Astrazeneca jab, family... Finlay Greig

Researchers believe the rare blood clots are caused by “floating mutant proteins” (Photo: Getty Images)

Scientists ‘find cause’ of rare blood clots linked to Covid vaccines - and how t... Claire Schofield

Covid jabs are highly effective against Indian variant, a study has found Group Reporter

Mixing vaccines can results in an increase of symptoms including chills and a fever (Getty Images)

Mixing Covid-19 vaccines may lead to increased symptoms, study suggests Finlay Greig

People aged 38 to 39 can book Covid vaccinations from Thursday in England Carly Roberts

Syringes containing the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

People under 40 to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine Sophie Brownson

People under the age of 40 are set to be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca vaccine (Shutterstock)

Under-40s ‘to be offered AstraZeneca alternative’ over rare blood clot risk Group Reporter

Radio Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw who died shortly after receiving her covid vaccine, her family say

Presenter Lisa Shaw 'died after suffering blood clots following covid jab'

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck receives her Covid-19 vaccine at Flagg Court Health Centre in South Shields on Sunday, April 25.

'It's quick and painless'- South Shields MP gets Covid vaccine Sophie Brownson

One Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine leads to significant drop in Covid-19 cases (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool / Getty Images)

One dose of Covid vaccine dramatically cuts infection rates for all age groups Iain Leggat

Almost 7.5 million people are now are fully vaccinated in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Over 40s invited for Covid jab - as phase two of vaccine programme begins Claire Schofield

The Prime Minister encouraged those who get invited for a vaccine to attend their appointment (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'This vaccine is effective and has saved lives' - Boris Johnson assures AstraZen... Rhona Shennan

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot concern (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot...

Pharmacists transport a cooler containing the Moderna vaccine, at the West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen, the third vaccine to be approved for use in the UK, which is to be given to patients in Wales from Wednesday, April 7.

Rollout of Moderna vaccine begins as AstraZeneca children’s trial is paused Sophie Brownson

The AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children has been paused while an investigation takes place into blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused while blood clot investigation take... Group Reporter

Investigations are under way to determine if the AstraZeneca vaccine is causing rare blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

7 people die from blood clots in UK after AstraZeneca Covid vaccine - but regula... Claire Schofield

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. (Photo by Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

People urged not to socialise indoors this Easter weekend Sophie Brownson

Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60, despite expert advice (Photo by LENNART PREISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60 Ethan Shone

“The Prime  Minister’s words are a grotesque comment from someone whose handling of the pandemic has led to a ‘lost’ generation.”

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: There is a reason why the PM is resisting a public inquiry Emma Lewell-Buck

A health worker prepares a dose of covid vaccine.

Covid vaccine roll out 'would have been finished' in North East James Harrison

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK can expect to feel the effects of Europe’s third wave of Covid infections (Photo: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson says Europe's third Covid wave will reach the UK - what we know so... Helen Johnson

Novavax seeks approval of Covid jab amid UK-EU vaccine row - this is when it cou... Matt Brooks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to speak to EU leaders this week regarding proposals to ban the export of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines to the UK (Photo: Andrew Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to call EU leaders in attempt to stop potential Covid vaccine expo... Helen Johnson

Paris begins month-long lockdown as France faces a third wave of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Paris begins month-long lockdown as France faces a third wave of Covid-19 Iain Leggat

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also scheduled to receive his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

MHRA says seek medical attention if headache lasts 4 days after AstraZeneca Covi... Rhona Shennan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to receive his first coronavirus vaccine dose today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Prime Minister to receive AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to get Covid vaccin... Helen Johnson

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe and effective’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe ... Ethan Shone

It can take up to three weeks to build immunity after the Covid vaccine - here's... Matt Brooks