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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12777

27 August 2021
Contents Publication in full By article 10 / 19
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Health
States recommending inoculation with further dose of vaccine without advice from EMA to face increased legal liability
Brussels, 26/08/2021 (Agence Europe)

The responsibility for inoculating with more doses of Covid-19 vaccine than those recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) remains with the Member States. However, in doing so, they risk increased legal liability in the event of unexpected adverse effects. Because the liability of companies “will be reduced”, the European Commission told EUROPE on Thursday 26 August, confirming a Reuters report.

The use of an additional dose (a third dose for two-dose vaccines) or a booster...

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EXTERNAL ACTION
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ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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