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Review of safety data completed, Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will remain authorized for all adults in Canada: Dr. Supriya Sharma

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In this Monday, March 15, 2021 file photo a vial of AstraZeneca vaccine is pictured in a pharmacy in Boulogne Billancourt, outside Paris. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Christophe Ena, File

Chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma says there is no evidence showing certain people are more at risk than others and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will remain authorized for all adults in Canada, along with the others that have been approved for use so far.

Dr. Supriya Sharma says the vaccine, along with others approved for use so far, is safe for anyone to take.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, says the conclusions come after the department's drug regulatory experts completed a review of safety data, and are in line with those issued in Europe and the United Kingdom last week.

After a review of safety data, Health Canada says the benefits of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine still far outweigh the risks.

Yesterday, health officials reported the country's first case of a new and extremely rare blood clotting syndrome that may be linked to the shot.

The woman, who received the AstraZeneca vaccine in Quebec, is now recovering.

Health Canada says there is no evidence showing certain people are more at risk than others and the vaccine will remain authorized for all adults.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is currently recommending the vaccine not be used on anyone under the age of 55.

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