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Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective

by Marilynn Marchione
| December 9, 2020 12:09 AM

New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may help protect those over 55 — a key concern for a vaccine that health officials hope to rely on around the world because of its low cost, availability and ease of use.

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