Brazil calls for halt to AstraZeneca vaccine for pregnant women


FE Team | Published: May 11, 2021 18:05:17 | Updated: May 12, 2021 16:27:48


Brazil calls for halt to AstraZeneca vaccine for pregnant women

Brazilian health regulator Anvisa recommended the immediate suspension of the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, according to a statement late on Monday.

The Health Ministry also said it is investigating the case of a pregnant woman in Rio de Janeiro who reportedly died after receiving the AstraZeneca shot, newspaper Folha de São Paulo reported, citing a statement from the ministry late on Monday

In the statement, Folha reported, the ministry said it is reevaluating immunisation of pregnant women with no other risk factors.

The AstraZeneca shot is produced and distributed in Brazil via partnership with public health institute Fiocruz.

AstraZeneca and Fiocruz did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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