Niac: All vaccines safe for adults but Pfizer and Moderna recommended for under-50s

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has recommended anyone under-50 who has their first shot of AstraZeneca should continue to the second, unless they had an allergic reaction.

People aged under-50 should be offered an mRNA vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna as a first option if possible, according to the latest vaccine guidelines.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) published on Tuesday recommendations around use of all vaccines including the AstraZeneca Vaxzevria jab and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.