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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit is reminding people that the second dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is due eight to 12 weeks after the first dose. The Ministry said false information is being circulated that the second dose is due six weeks after the first. Co-coordinator of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign, Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand, said the eight to 12-week time frame was the official policy …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit has advised that the only vaccines expiring this month are the ones which were given to Barbados by the Government of India in February, this year.
The open day being held today, Friday, May 28, at various sites targets those persons who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in February and March, or before April 1, 2021.
People who got their first vaccine after April 1, 2021, are being assured by the Unit that vaccines are available for them to receive their second jab, which will be due in June.
The Unit thanks members of the public for their understanding in this matter.
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