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Second dose for child before 8 weeks
thelawnet
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My daughter had first Pfizer vaccine 12th May. She is 14. For travel she needs a second vaccine by about 20th June.
I understand Pfizer recommend a 3 week minimum gap but in the UK it's 12 weeks or 8 weeks.
Does anyone know if this is something that would be possible?
I understand Pfizer recommend a 3 week minimum gap but in the UK it's 12 weeks or 8 weeks.
Does anyone know if this is something that would be possible?
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NHS will only give you a 2nd appointment after 8/12 weeks
AFAIK the vaccine isnt avaliable privatly in the UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements
Plus there would be continued impacts in Indonesia where if you have two vaccine doses you are exempt from testing for domestic travel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-57682233
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-for-covid-19/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine
Posology
Individuals 12 years of age and older:
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 is administered intramuscularly after dilution as a series of two doses (0.3 mL each) at least 21 days apart (see section 5.1).
NHS only offer 2nd dose to 5-15 year olds after 12 weeks .Unless your child has a condition that means they're at high risk from COVID-19 or they live with someone who has a weakened immune system, in this case then they can get a 2nd dose from 8 weeks after they had their 1st dose.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-for-children/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-for-children-aged-5-to-15/