Author of the article: Susan Gamble
Publishing date: Jun 22, 2021 • 10 hours ago • 2 minute read • A shipping delay will make the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine harder to find in Ontario this week, but those in need of a second dose shouldn t be discouraged about getting a shot of Moderna instead, public health officials say. Photo by CARLOS OSORIO /REUTERS
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Interchanging or mixing vaccines is an effective way to gain protection against COVID-19, says Brant’s acting medical officer of health.
During his weekly media briefing Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Malcolm Lock emphasized that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are equally good.
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Report on the effectiveness of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccines in Canada
The optimum dosing interval between COVID-19 vaccines is set by the manufacturer and is advised by government health agencies in their respective country of concern, as is the decision to distribute a second dose or rely on the lesser immunity granted by the first dose only.
The Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended setting the maximum period between doses at 16 weeks, and researchers from several Canadian universities have recently investigated the validity of this recommendation and the progress of the vaccination scheme in general by analyzing data from over 300,000 patients at each stage of vaccination: non-vaccinated, first or both doses.
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