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Berlin, Brandenburg and Munich suspend vaccination with AstraZeneca. The reason for this is a possible risk of cerebral vein thrombosis. A group of experts continues to analyze the very rare side effects of the vaccine.
16.34, March 30, 2021
For new complications and deaths shortly after vaccination, the German federal states Berlin, Brandenburg and the city of Munich Vaccines with AstraZeneca are temporarily stopped for those under 60 years of age. German federal health ministers and According to the Ministry of Health, the countries will discuss the deployment at 6 p.m.. The Austrian Ministry of Health said the vaccine was constantly on the move. international exchange.
The National Vaccination Board (NIG), as in recent weeks, with current developments at AstraZeneca agreement. Currently, vaccination is proceeding according to plan. According to a media report, the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) in Germany wants corona vaccines with AstraZeneca only recommended for women and men over 60 years old. “Regarding the second dose of vaccine for the youngest who have already received a first dose of AstraZeneca, Stiko wants to comment at the end of April. Until then studies must be evaluated If a second vaccination with an mRNA vaccine like Biontech’s is also possible.
The German Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) meanwhile 31 cases of sinus vein thrombosis recorded after vaccination with AstraZeneca. In 19 cases it was additional A lack of platelets in the blood known as thrombocytopenia has been reported. it will be communicated by the PEI upon request. Nine affected people died. With the exception of two cases, all reports refer to Frough between the ages of 20 and 63. Therefore, the two men were 36 and 57 years old. According to the Robert Koch Institute’s Vaccination Rate Tracking, AstraZeneca inoculated 2.7 million first doses and 767 second doses up to and including Monday.
The The federal state of Berlin was the first to use corona vaccines with the active ingredient from the manufacturer AstraZeneca for people under 60 years of age. outside. Berlin Health Senator Dilek Kalayci announced this on Tuesday and referred to new data on side effects. She called this a “precautionary measure.” The corresponding appointments at the vaccination centers will be canceled for the time being, according to Kalayci.
The The federal state (about 3.7 million inhabitants) now wants to await the deliberations at the federal level and the statements of experts such as the Paul Ehrlich Institute. The Charité and Vivantes clinics in the German capital previously suspended vaccinations until further notice regarding cases of cerebral vein thrombosis in Germany. In clinics, the suspension of vaccines is applied to women under 55 years of age. This mainly applies to our own workforce.
Germany, and many other countries, were vaccinated with the substance AstraZeneca. temporarily suspended in Marchbecause several cases of thrombosis (blood clots) in the cerebral veins over time Connection to informed vaccination They were. The vaccine is now being administered again. The European EMA Medicines Agency had confirmed the safety of the vaccine and the German Permanent Commission on Vaccination had spoken out in favor of greater use of the agent.
Canada is also considering suspending it
Too Canadian Panel of Experts for the Corona vaccination campaign now officially has the Suspension of the vaccine recommended in children under 55 years of age.. The committee did Security concerns and you want to investigate reports of rare blood clots in some immunized patients.
Investigations are ongoing
The European Medicines Agency EMA continues its review of very rare cases of thrombosis in AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. In this context, the EMA convened a group of experts on March 29 to obtain additional information on its assessment. This includes experts from the fields of hematology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases and virology, but also two representatives from the public, the EMA announced last Thursday.
The agency expects an updated recommendation on the vaccine between April 6-9. Last week, the EMA completed its preliminary review with the conclusion that the vaccine was effective and safe. The vaccine was not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots. A connection between a vaccine and very rare blood clots in the brain cannot be definitively ruled out. However, the benefits of the vaccine were still believed to outweigh the risks.
AstraZeneca for the elderly
Many countries, including Germany, had theirs temporary vaccination freeze repealed with AstraZeneca. The drug is now struggling with acceptance problems in the population.
Meanwhile, after Finland and Iceland, Sweden also wants to use the AstraZeneca vaccine initially only in older people. “AstraZeneca is a very effective vaccine”said state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell Thursday. Older people have not seen as many serious side effects. “That’s why we recommend the vaccine for people 65 and older.” Because there are severe cases in the younger age groups across Europe, the vaccine will continue to be discontinued for this group until more information is obtained.
