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AstraZeneca to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips, rare side effects revealed
The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide citing low demand and a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.
The vaccine — called Vaxzevria – was one of a number of shots released onto the market by pharmaceutical companies aimed at preventing people from catching COVID-19.
The company said it would proceed to withdraw Vaxzevria's marketing authorizations within Europe. The vaccine was...