Several health centers have been forced to throw away doses because they have become too old, when people have refused to take Asta Zeneca's vaccine.
Now only that vaccine will be offered.
- In this way, as many people as possible can get their vaccine quickly, says Henrik Magnell, deputy vaccine coordinator at Region Blekinge.
People born in 1956 and earlier, who are to take their first dose, can count on receiving Asta Zeneca's vaccine.
However, those who have received dose 1 with another vaccine are offered the same vaccine at dose 2, the region announces.
- Astra Zeneca's vaccine provides a good protective effect. For the elderly, the risk of developing severe covid-19 is much greater than having any of the very rare side effects reported. My strong advice is to take the vaccine that you are offered, says Olof Blivik, assistant infection control doctor at Region Blekinge.