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I am in Australia and our government is almost all in on this vaccine. They bought a bit of the BioNTech/Pfizer for our front line people to get started but the

I am in Australia and our government is almost all in on this vaccine. They bought a bit of the BioNTech/Pfizer for our front line people to get started but they bought the rights to make 50 million doses (enough for two for everyone here) of the AstraZeneca domestically in our own facilities rather than have to import it. So I've been watching this with intense interest - because likely this one will be the only option I am offered here while, based on the efficacy data, it looks like I want almost any other one more. But I suppose it is better than nothing? Also does anyone know if I take this one when it is offered can I also double up and take another (better?) one later?

batiudrami 6y ago
Yes, you can have another vaccine in future when supply is available. Also, recent data shows much improved efficacy if the two shots are done 12 weeks apart (81% vs 55% if taken less than six weeks apart [1]. That is a much better efficacy rating and 12 weeks is in line with the TGA’s recommendation. Given it can be produced locally, cheaply, utilises well developed technology and doesn’t have any storage difficulties it is the best option for Australia right now. [1] https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-11/covid-19-vacci https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-03-11/covid-19-vacci...