Both doses of the series should be completed with the same product.”Some scientists say Britain is gambling with its new guidance. With different ingredients in each vaccine, it’s possible people will not benefit as much from a second shot. A vaccination gap that stretches on too long may hamstring the second shot’s ability to boost the protective powers of the first — or raise the odds that people will forget, or decide against, returning for another injection. The whiplash changes in guidance in Britain, many made without public meetings or strong data, may erode trust in vaccination campaigns and public health measures in general, Tien said. “We’re making an assumption that the public is just going to listen and come in and get the vaccine,” she said.

Source: bd News24 January 02, 2021 00:11 UTC