Iād like to take a moment to speak on mixing vaccines. As the science evolves, our recommendations for people in Manitoba evolve with it. (1/7)
If you received AstraZeneca for your first dose we continue to recommend that your second dose be Pfizer or Moderna, whichever is available to you soonest. New research from Germany shows the immune response is as good or better than getting 2 doses of AstraZeneca. (2/7)
We have ordered a small supply of AstraZeneca from the federal government to be available for those who want to stick with the same product, or cannot get an mRNA for any reason. We are working out the details of how you can access it if this applies to you. Stay tuned. (3/7)
Mixing vaccines between Pfizer and Moderna is also ok if it means getting vaccinated faster. (4/7)
When possible, we still advise you get the same product. But if you received Moderna for your first dose and are having trouble getting a second Moderna appointment, you can book an appointment for a Pfizer vaccine instead of waiting for Moderna and vice versa. (5/7)
The exception to this approach is for anyone between the ages of 12 and 17, as only Pfizer has been approved for use so far in that age group. (6/7)
But, if you are eligible, getting the first vaccine available to you will help us protect as many Manitobans as soon as possible, so book those vaccines! #ProtectMB (7/7)
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