The CTS panel of experts advising the
government on its battle against COVID-19 is set to express an
opinion shortly on the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on young
people.
The AstraZeneca jab has been approved for all over-18s, but in
Italy it is only recommended for over-60s due to links to rare
cases of blood clots in younger people.
This, however, is not an outright ban and the AstraZeneca jab is
widely being used in Italy for under-60s, especially since the
government made it possible for all adult age groups to book
vaccinations, not just the oldest and people considered
vulnerable.
The question has come to the fore with many young people keen to
get vaccinated to obtain the Green Pass enabling them to travel
and attend certain events.
A Naples health authority has cancelled a planned vaccination
'open day' for young people involving the AstraZeneca jab.
The CTS could decide to ban the AstraZeneca vaccine for
under-30s or under-50s, according to reports.
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