UK's NHS advises people with allergy history to avoid Pfizer vaccine

England's National Health Service (NHS) advised people with a history of significant allergic reactions against getting Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine due to adverse reactions from two people, per Reuters.

"As is common with new vaccines the MHRA (regulator) have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination," Stephen Powis, National Medical Director for the NHS, explained.

Market reaction

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