lewelma Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) I was wondering if the research gurus amongst us could help me figure out what the current research says about the optimum time between covid vax doses (specifically pfizer). I've been reading in the NZ news and hearing on the local podcasts that the UK may be getting better outcomes than other locations because they chose to delay the booster by 8 to 12 weeks (from the recommended 4 week minimum). Has anyone found anything on this that is scientifically sound about pfizer? https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/448786/covid-19-recommended-time-between-vaccine-doses-could-be-extended Edited August 9, 2021 by lewelma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I was about to post the same question. My 13 yo has only had the first shot and I am wondering what the current thought is on delaying the second dose. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 One study suggests 8 weeks to be the sweet spot. https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1875 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Syllieann said: One study suggests 8 weeks to be the sweet spot. https://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1875 That's a good article. My dh's second dose is Tuesday and with have only a 4 week delay. So he is trying to decide if he wants to move it given that we have no covid here so he is not in any danger. I will send him your link. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, lewelma said: That's a good article. My dh's second dose is Tuesday and with have only a 4 week delay. So he is trying to decide if he wants to move it given that we have no covid here so he is not in any danger. I will send him your link. The UK was using 12 weeks before but is now recommending people rebook for eight weeks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 In another thread on WTM and probably in the news, I read that they expect the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to receive full FDA approval, early in September. That won't help with the answer to this question today, but once it is fully approved they will probably have recommendations about the spacing between the first jab and the 2nd jab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thanks guys. He is rebooking now. 8 weeks sounds good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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