Japan withdraws some doses of Modern vaccine; no security incidents were reported

A vial containing doses of the Modern vaccine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and syringes appears at the Japan Airlines (JAL) facility where its staff receive vaccines at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan , June 14, 2021. REUTERS / Kim Kyung -Hoon

TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Japanese health ministry said it had decided to withdraw some doses of Modern Inc (MRNA.O) vaccine as a precaution after finding material in vials at an inoculation site, adding that no security-related incidents were reported. with doses.

The ministry made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement.

Report by Leika Kihara; Written by David Dolan; Edited by Christopher Cushing

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