Bogdan Kirilov with details about the compromised batch of Astra Zeneca vaccines – Medicines

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He explained: “We received doses from Astra Zeneca. We have no information about such events. The frequency of adverse reactions in this batch is lower than in others. “

The European Agency does not recommend blocking, Kirilov said. The drug safety system works and there is a possibility for early warning. Regarding the other side effects, pain and swelling at the site of application, as well as flu-like reactions remain leading.

Bogdan Kirilov: In 2-3 months the Russian vaccine can be approved for Europe

A decision on Jansen’s vaccine is expected. There is still no confirmation from the EC for delivery times or exact quantities. The inspection of the Russian vaccine continues, said the magician. farm. Bogdan Kirilov: “We expect more specific information in the coming days and weeks.”

Tomorrow we expect delivery of the Oxford vaccine, and in the middle of the week 3,600 doses of the Modern vaccine. As positive news, he pointed out that the EC has managed to negotiate with Biontech / Pfaizer for additional doses for the EU. Bulgaria expects an increase in supplies of this vaccine.

Asked by reporters about the side effects of an Astra Zeneca vaccine in Austria and the subsequent blockade of supplies, Kirilov said: “The vaccines are tested in a laboratory in the Netherlands to determine the quality of the batch.”

Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Bulgaria do not block the supply of Astra Zeneca because there is no causal link, according to the master pharmacist. He said there was no information yet on exactly how many doses were given: “The data available to the drug agency actually show that there are fewer side effects.”

Kirilov explained that what is happening with this vaccine is not unusual. At this stage there are no grounds and no recommendation from the European Medicines Agency, because they do not see a problem in the quality and safety of the vaccine.