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PAHO's director says South America continues to be an epicenter but is not acting like it by easing mitigations steps.

ACIP experts will gather more data and likely meet again in 7 to 10 days.

"Right now I'd like to stress these events seem to be extremely rare," says Janet Woodcock, acting FDA commissioner.

Officials say masks, distancing, and other measures are needed to give vaccines a chance to succeed.

"If we tried to vaccinate our way out of what is happening in Michigan, we would be disappointed that it took so long," says CDC director.

Also, UK advisors urge people younger than 30 to get a vaccine other than AstraZeneca when available.

Patients in 3 European nations developed an unusual blood clotting disorder.

"Young and healthy individuals, as well as other groups ... should have great respect for the virus."

In spite of an increase in days of supply, data still show discontinuation of some drugs.