Should You Get The Second Astrazeneca Dose Early?

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, with a 12 week wait between the doses. However, in light of Greater Sydney’s serious outbreak of the Delta strain, NSW health is now recommending anyone who has already received the first dose to consider cutting the wait to 6-8 weeks. Dr Kerry Chant explained that sacrificing some long-term protection was warranted given the more immediate protection it would provide during the current outbreak. The UK made similar recommendations in June as they battle a wave of Delta COVID-19 cases.

If it has been more than 4 weeks since your first AstraZeneca dose, you can contact your GP to see if an earlier second dose is right for you. Elderly residents will be prioritised. Dr Chant has also reassured Australians who get their second dose early that booster shots will be provided later down the track to provide better protection.

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