The Oxford coronavirus vaccine trials are back on after being suspended for an urgent investigation because a volunteer reportedly suffered potentially dangerous side effects
Earlier this week, a report from The New York Times suggested that the patient had been diagnosed with transverse myelitis - an inflammatory syndrome which affects the spinal cord and is often sparked by viral infections.Health Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted:"Good news for everyone the Oxford vaccine trials are back up and running."We will back our scientists to deliver an effective vaccine as soon as safely possible.
Most serious adverse reactions that occur after vaccination are not related to the injection and are coincidental health problems, the World Health Organisation has said. When a vaccine is given to a large number of people, it is likely that a few people will experience a medical problem around the time of vaccination - but this does not prove any cause and effect.In July, early results from the trial showed the vaccine was safe and produced strong immune responses in volunteers.
Phase three trials of the Oxford vaccine had recently expanded to the US, recruiting up to 30,000 adults.
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