According to media, opens new tab reports, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has previously admitted in court documents that the vaccine causes side-effects such as blood clots and low blood platelet counts.
The firm's application to withdraw the vaccine was made on March 5 and came into effect on May 7, according to the Telegraph, which first reported the development.
London-listed AstraZeneca began moving into respiratory syncytial virus vaccines and obesity drugs through several deals last year after a slowdown in growth as COVID-19 medicine sales declined.
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How important is it for pharmaceutical companies to diversify their research into other diseases after the decline in demand for COVID-19 vaccines?
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Would you support the withdrawal of a vaccine if it saves lives by preventing further adverse effects, or should all vaccines remain available for personal choice?
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Should drug companies focus on diseases with fewer treatments available instead of popular areas like COVID-19, even if it's less profitable?
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If a company admits to side effects like blood clots from a vaccine, does it change your trust in all vaccines, or just the one?
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How would you feel if a vaccine you received was suddenly withdrawn due to safety concerns?
