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Increased risk of heart inflammation from Moderna Covid jab in young men, US regulator says, after suspensions in Nordic nations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reiterated the risk of heart inflammation in young men following vaccination with Moderna’s Covid-19 jab after a handful of Nordic nations halted its use in this age group. In an announcement released on Wednesday, the body shared that “ongoing analyses from the FDA and the Centers for […]

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Indian drugs regulator backs home-grown Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 for kids aged 2 and above

The Indian drugs regulator has recommended the use of Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 shot for emergency use in children aged between two and 18 years old. It will become the first shot to be used on under-12s in India. On Tuesday, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation and Subject Expert Committee said that the Covaxin shot, […]

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EU drugs regulator backs 3rd dose of Pfizer & Moderna Covid-19 jabs for people with weak immune systems, a month after 2nd shot

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it is recommending that people with a weak immune system receive a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 shot 28 days after the second dose is administered. In a statement on Monday, the EMA said that a third dose would “increase the ability to produce […]

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EU drug regulator finds possible link between J&J Covid vaccine and rare deep-vein blood clotting cases

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid vaccine and rare cases of blood clotting in deep veins, recommending it be listed as a potential side effect to the jab.  After a meeting of its Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC), the drug regulator said on Friday […]

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Irish regulator launches 2 investigations into TikTok for handling of children’s personal data and transfers to China

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has opened two investigations into TikTok, focusing on the platform’s handling of children’s personal data, and the transfer of information to China, where TikTok’s parent company is based. The inquiries were announced by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday, with the first to investigate whether TikTok complies with the European […]

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South Korean regulator slaps Google with $177mn fine for antitrust violations & abusing market dominance

Google’s parent firm has been made to cough up some $177 million by a South Korean antitrust regulator, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position in the market and hampering industry competition. The $176.64 million (207 billion won) fine was imposed by South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday, having launched a probe […]