An eight-week gap between the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine results in stronger immunity against all variants of concern. An eight-week gap between administering the first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine leads to the body generating a stronger immune response against Covid-19, according to the latest research from the UK. There are also exceptions in the case of people who are immunosuppressed, such as those receiving cancer treatment, they said, and advised that they get their second doses as soon as possible. “There is currently emerging evidence to support a 42-day interval between the first and second doses. READ | Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked: Get the facts hereREAD | Covid vaccines were developed quickly: How do we know they won't cause any long-term health effects?

Source: News 24 July 28, 2021 03:00 UTC