 |
answer text |
<p>Since December 2020, the Government’s policy has been to offer people their second
vaccine dose up to 12 weeks after their first dose. The decision to update the dosing
interval will give as many people at the highest risk their first dose as soon as
possible and it is in line with the conditions of authorisation from Medicines and
Healthcare and Regulatory Authority for the vaccine.</p><p>This approach is based
on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation and four UK Chief
Medical Officers and is designed to save lives. Analysis carried out by Public Health
England suggests that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in
England up to the end of February 2021.</p><p>The Government is in constant contact
with the vaccine manufacturers and remains confident that the supply of vaccine to
the UK will not be disrupted, and will enable everyone to receive their second dose
within 12 weeks of their first.</p>
|
 |
