COVID-19 Vaccine Training: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know: Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer
Considerations for Extended Intervals for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
An 8-week interval between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines might be optimal for some people as it might reduce the small risk of myocarditis and pericarditis associated with COVID-19 vaccines.
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February 2, 2024
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