Researchers develop new class of cancer drug with potential to treat leukaemia
In the UK around 3,100 people are diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia every year, the majority of whom are over 65 years of age.
In the UK around 3,100 people are diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia every year, the majority of whom are over 65 years of age.
Exacerbating the problems for AstraZeneca, Denmark decided not to resume use of its vaccine, after putting it on hold due to blood clot reports.
The Moderna coronavirus vaccine is set to be rolled out in England from Tuesday.
Experts said it was ‘not clear’ that the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risks for younger age groups.
The Government has bought 17 million doses – enough to vaccinate about 8.5 million people.
Professor Robin Shattock believes it is possible Covid could eventually become a trivial infection for most people.
Researchers say the findings could help explain some of the oral symptoms experienced by Covid-19 patients.
New variants emerge regularly and experts are conducting frequent analysis to see which are of concern, and which are not.
The current test can be uncomfortable and difficult to do correctly, especially for those who are self-testing, researchers suggest.
Mutations in the virus could affect how it responds to vaccines and treatments, and could result in more serious Covid-19.
The partnership with German firm CureVac will allow the UK to ‘swiftly tweak and roll out’ existing vaccines to combat new variants.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said understanding more about how to use different jabs together with help the UK in its own vaccination programme.
The UK-based firm is teaming up with Germany’s CureVac.
Professor Paul Heath said having a longer gap between jabs is unlikely to have a negative impact on effectiveness – and may even increase it.
A THIRD vaccine looks likely to be introduced to the island in spring.