AstraZeneca’s Comeback: Asian Nations Roll Out the Vaccine with Confidence
Hey there! The story of the AstraZeneca Covid‑19 vaccine has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but it’s picking up steam in Asia like a phoenix from the ashes. After a brief pause in Europe, many countries are taking a deep breath and moving forward—this time with a lot more confidence.
Why the Pause Happened
Earlier this month, reports linked AstraZeneca’s shot to rare blood clots across Europe. The news sent shockwaves, leading to a temporary halt in many countries’ vaccination programmes. The tadpole of uncertainty had everyone worried—what if millions of people stopped getting vaccinated? With COVID‑19 cases surging, this could seriously dent global efforts to protect health systems and economies.
Regulators Are Backing the Vaccine
Now, regional health regulators—after a thorough safety review—have said the vaccine is safe to use again. That green light has sparked a domino effect of reintegration in European countries, and now watching from miles away in South East Asia. The big picture: AstraZeneca is still the go‑to, low‑cost vaccine for many developing regions.
Asian Leaders Get the Shot—and Reassure the Nation
Taiwan’s Premier Su Tseng‑chang walked out of the clinic in early March, bragging that he felt no pain at all and that there was no soreness. His smooth trip to the vaccine room is meant to instill confidence in the people as the nation kicks off its inoculation campaign.
- Thailand’s Prime Minister is the first in the country to take the vaccine, signifying that the temporary hold is behind them.
- Indonesia is back on the rollout train, but its Food and Drug Authority is putting a gentle warning out: “Not for those with clotting disorders.”
- South Korea’s President Moon Jae‑in is slated to receive the jab soon, focusing on older folks who need that extra layer of protection.
- Meanwhile, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he “did not feel a thing” when he received his first dose last Friday.
Why It Matters
With cases spiking, especially in some borderline saturated countries, a halt in vaccinations could be as disastrous as a game‑over. The robust move to resume and accelerate the AstraZeneca rollout in Asia means a growing shield for communities that need it just the most.
In Short
◉ The vaccine’s safety drama is largely behind us, thanks to the regulators’ reassurances.
◉ Asian leaders have jumped on board, showing the world it’s safe to continue.
◉ The rollout is vital to keep fighting the pandemic, particularly as economic and healthcare systems feel the heat.
So next time you hear a headline about AstraZeneca, remember it’s not just a story of caution—it’s a story of resilience, trust, and moving forward together. Let’s keep the vaccine train rolling!
Headwinds
欧盟药监局说AstraZeneca疫苗有效，但群众更疑虑
欧洲药品管理局在3月18日宣布，AstraZeneca疫苗确实有疗效，且并未增加血栓整体风险。然而，一份周一公布的调查显示，七个欧洲国家里，公众更倾向于认为疫苗不安全。
亚洲对疫苗的依赖情况
很多亚洲国家都把AstraZeneca作为战胜疫情的关键武器。它在澳大利亚、韩国、菲律宾、越南、泰国和印度等国的接种计划中占据主角。
供货紧张，部分国家陷入尴尬
- 印度——全球第三大冠状病毒病例国，正因国内第二波病例冲击，推迟向其他国家出货。
- 印度卫生院—SII已通知巴西、沙特阿拉伯和摩洛哥，因国内需求旺盛，后续供应将被延后。
- 澳大利亚—到目前为止仅接种了1%的人口，正加速推进疫苗部署，原因是当地药品监管机构批准CSL在国内生产疫苗。
- CSL预计在12周内，每周可生产100万剂。
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