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Britain Warns People with History of Allergic Reactions Not to Get
Coronavirus Vaccine

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   British regulators warned Wednesday that people with a history of
   allergic reactions not to get inoculated with a coronavirus vaccine
   developed jointly by U.S. drug maker Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech.

   The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency issued the
   warning after two people reported adverse reactions to the vaccine on
   Tuesday, the first day of the vaccine's rollout in Britain.

   National Health Service medical director Stephen Powis said two
   employees reported severe allergic reactions linked with receiving the
   vaccination. He said both are recovering.

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