Oxford/AstraZeneca jab trial in children paused

“Parents and children should continue to attend all scheduled visits and can contact the trial sites if they have any questions.”

The Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine (Nick Potts/PA)

The trial of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in children has been paused while regulators investigate reports of a rare form of blood clot among adults.

The University of Oxford said that no safety concerns have arisen from the trial itself.