Severe allergies should be added to the list of possible side effects of the AstraZeneca / Oxford Covid-19 vaccine, after such reactions identified in the UK.

Several countries have suspended its recourse after adverse effects on patients. 

Severe allergies are expected to be added to the list of possible side effects of the AstraZeneca / Oxford Covid-19 vaccine, after such reactions identified in the UK, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Friday. The European regulator said in a statement to have "recommended an update of the information on the product to include anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity (allergic reactions) as side effects".