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Several People Hospitalized in Austria After Taking Suspected Fake Ozempic
The drug, used to treat diabetes, has become popular as a weight loss treatment. Now, officials are warning of counterfeit versions circulating in Europe.
BA.4 and BA.5 Power Surge of Virus Cases in Europe, Officials Say
While many European countries have seen an uptick in hospitalizations, “what we’re not seeing is an increase in intensive care unit admissions, so the vaccines are still very much working,” an official with the World Health Organization said this week….
E.U. Envoy Blames Russia for Delay in Sputnik Vaccine Approval
Moscow has criticized the bloc for not yet approving the Russia-made vaccine, but the E.U. ambassador said the timing was not political.
Pfizer Booster Can Be Given After 6 Months, European Drug Agency Says
The European Medicines Agency also said that extra doses of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines could be given to people with underlying health conditions as early as 28 days after a second dose.
Non-E.U. visitors to France can get a health pass to enter social venues.
Tourists had been concerned that they would not be allowed in cafes, museums and sporting events if their foreign vaccination certificates were not recognized.
E.U. Drug Regulator Approves Moderna Vaccine for Ages 12 and Up
It is the second Covid vaccine to be approved for use for younger age groups in the 27-nation bloc.
AstraZeneca Shots Carry Slightly Higher Risk of Bleeding Problem, New Study Says
But the research, involving 2.53 million adults in Scotland, found that the vaccine’s benefits outweighed the small risks.
European Union Regulator Authorizes Vaccine for Children 12 to 15 Years Old
The United States began vaccinating children in that age group earlier this month.
Johnson & Johnson to Resume European Union Vaccine Rollout
With the Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused in the United States, the European Union drug regulator found that the benefits outweigh the rare risk of blood clots.