The Dutch government said the move, which will last until at least 29 March, was a precaution.
The Republic of Ireland earlier made a similar decision over reports of blood clotting events in adults in Norway.
But the World Health Organisation says there is no link between the jab and an increased risk of developing a clot.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) - who is currently carrying out a review into incidents of blood clots - says the vaccine's benefits continue to outweigh its risks.
Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Iceland and Thailand have already halted their use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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