An investigation is underway after a participant in the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial fell seriously ill. AstraZeneca is investigating whether […]
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Securing a COVID-19 vaccine for New Zealand – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced further investment in COVID-19 vaccine research and manufacturing. The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University […]
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COVID-19 vaccines developed with human embryonic cells – Expert Reaction
Religious leaders and anti-abortion groups have raised concerns over the use of human cells in COVID-19 vaccine development. Senior Catholic […]
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Russia COVID vaccine claim – UK SMC Expert Reaction
News reports suggest Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine after two months of tests in humans. Our colleagues at the […]
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Promising COVID-19 vaccine results – Expert Reaction
Two COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to prompt an immune response, which may prevent COVID-19, in humans. The results are from the University […]
Continue readingThe path to a COVID-19 vaccine – Expert Briefing
The SMC led an online media briefing about the process toward developing a COVID-19 vaccine and what role New Zealand […]
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