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P.E.I. suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine among young

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Prince Edward Island has suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for those aged 18 to 29 who had appointments for shots in pharmacies.

Health officials said in a brief statement the appointments are on hold pending further information expected today from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

More coming.

(The Canadian Press)

 

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