The firm says the injection has been linked to an increased risk of meningiomas, described by the Mayo Clinic as a tumor which grows from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Meningioma arises from coverings of nervous system (meninges) or the membranes that wrap around and protects the brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are benign (non-cancerous), and only very ...

Dr. Arjun, Director & HOD - Institute of Neurosciences , Sakra World Hospital, explained, "A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord ...