The Oxford jab could be largely withdrawn from UK's vaccine programme as millions of Britons who were given two doses are likely to be offered a Pfizer booster shot. The booster programme is expected to rely mainly on the Pfizer vaccine under a 'mix and match' strategy to top-up immunity. This could see the Oxford jab, initially planned to be the workhorse of the UK's vaccination programme, effectively phased out. Ministers yesterday confirmed they were pressing ahead with the scheme despite criticism from Dame Sarah Gilbert, who created the Oxford jab. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has committed to a wider booster programme starting this monthHealth Secretary Sajid Javid has committed to a wider booster programme starting this month.

Source: Daily Mail September 10, 2021 21:20 UTC