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UK health service warns of 'constrained' number of vaccine doses

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The UK's health service is to suspend vaccination of people aged 49 and under, due to a significant shortfall in vaccine supplies.

In a letter sent out to vaccination project leaders, the NHS says it has been advised of a significant reduction in weekly supply from manufacturers from the week beginning 29 March.

It says the supply shortage is expected to last about four weeks, as a result of which "volumes for first doses will be significantly constrained".

The UK alone has followed a 12-week dosing interval for both the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca vaccines authorised in the country.

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