EMA finds rare spinal condition, AZ link

By Mrinalika Roy
Updated January 15 2022 - 6:01am, first published 5:59am
An EMA panel says a causal relationship between AstraZeneca and transverse myelitis is possible.
An EMA panel says a causal relationship between AstraZeneca and transverse myelitis is possible.

A safety panel of the European drug regulator has recommended adding a rare spinal inflammation called transverse myelitis as a side effect of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.