Health Minister confirms wait between AstraZeneca doses to be reduced from twelve weeks to eight
It’s hoped that the change will allow more people to be vaccinated sooner, but the exact timing depends on supply of the vaccine. By Lauren Boland Friday 4 Jun 2021, 4:40 PM 1 hour ago 8,223 Views 12 Comments
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THE WAIT BETWEEN receiving each dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is to be reduced from 12 weeks to eight, the Minister for Health has confirmed.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that the interval between the two doses will be reduced by a third following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).