TORONTO Experts say delaying the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine makes sense for Canada amid its slow rollout despite there being limited data about how long protection lasts until a second shot is needed. Dr. Anna Banerji, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Toronto, told CTV News Channel on Tuesday that other provinces should follow British Columbia s move to extend the interval of vaccine doses up to 16 weeks given Canada s limited vaccine supply. I think it makes sense, Banerji said. The ultimate goal is to maximize life and reduce suffering and the way we do that is by getting as much vaccine out to as many people as possible.
Peel Region has joined a growing list of Ontario municipalities who are now vaccinating members of the general population over the age of 80 but the local medical officer of health is cautioning people to be patient as vaccine supply is still limited.
Peel Region has joined a growing list of Ontario municipalities who are now vaccinating members of the general population over the age of 80 but the local medical officer of health is cautioning people to be patient as vaccine supply is still limited.
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Ontario may push back the administration of second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to four months in an attempt get more shots into the arms of residents.