Spain to use AstraZeneca vaccine in 55-65 age group, J&J for older people
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MADRID - Spain confirmed on Tuesday it would use AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 55-65, and said it could give Johnson & Johnson's version of the jab to older people when that becomes available in the country.
Cadena Ser radio reported that a public health commission decided to remove the upper age limit of 65 on the AstraZeneca treatment. A week ago Spain decided to reintroduce that vaccine for people aged 18-65 following concerns over cases of blood clots. The commission approved a document including the use of AstraZeneca's vaccine for 55- to 65-year-olds, the health ministry said in a statement. A health ministry spokeswoman did not confirm or deny the report that the limit had been removed.More Related News