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Taking questions now, Cooke says that she believes member states were waiting for the outcome of the review – when asked whether the precautionary approach taken was correct, or risked more lives than continuing the inoculation campaigns. No follow ups on the questions are being taken.
A warning will be added to the patient leaflet for the jab, with a description of these cases, she adds. “This information should be provided to healthcare professionals and the public … [Along with] the signs and symptoms of concern so timely action can be taken to mitigate these risks.”
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