Winnipeg Free Press By: Tom Brodbeck | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
Opinion
Manitoba’s public health officials will have some tough decisions ahead as evidence mounts that delaying the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may save more lives than following existing immunization protocols.
Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba’s public health officials will have some tough decisions ahead as evidence mounts that delaying the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may save more lives than following existing immunization protocols.
It’s been known for some time that the efficacy of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines increases over time after the first shot. Clinical trials for both showed the level of protection rises almost to levels attained after the second jab. What’s less clear is how long that protection lasts and what, if any, are the long-term implications of delaying the second dose.
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