Flu and Respiratory Illness Rates in Bulgaria Remain Lower Than Last Year
Flu and acute respiratory disease rates in Bulgaria remain lower than those recorded at the same time last year
The Belgian government said on Wednesday it was suspending vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for people under the age of 41 following the death of a woman from severe side-effects after receiving the jab.
"The Inter-ministerial conference has decided to temporarily administer Janssen's vaccine to the general population from the age of 41 years, pending a more detailed benefit-risk analysis by the EMA," the Belgian health ministers said in a statement.
The woman - who was under the age of 40 - died on 21 May, after being admitted to hospital with severe thrombosis and platelet deficiency, the statement said.
Flu and acute respiratory disease rates in Bulgaria remain lower than those recorded at the same time last year
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