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A thread on what MOH is planning for people who got 1 dose of AstraZeneca (Covishield) and are waiting for their second. On May 9, Dr Deepa Gamage of the Epid Unit presented at "The Next Pandemic - International Conference" organised by the Medical Students of the Rotaract Club.
Three points
1. They are looking to get AstraZeneca doses from countries that may have doses they can part with.
2. There are studies overseas investigating the ability to use a different brand as the second dose - if good results, we would also have that option.
1. They are looking to get AstraZeneca doses from countries that may have doses they can part with.
2. There are studies overseas investigating the ability to use a different brand as the second dose - if good results, we would also have that option.
3. If all else fails, and no dose two after 6 months (hopeful we won't get to this), may possibly vaccinate with 2 doses of an alternative brand. They expect reasonable protection up to 6 months from the first dose.
NOT an official statement from MOH, more a thought process.
NOT an official statement from MOH, more a thought process.
I should add that this is a quickly moving topic and subject to change.
