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Risks surrounding reduced time frame for the 2nd dose of the COVID-19 jab, or not?

With the reduced time frame for the Oxford Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and considering the current Vaccines St. Kitts & Nevis has, are there any risks surrounding the jab? 

 

This comes as the Oxford Astra Zeneca COVID-19 Vaccines in the Federation are slated to expire at the end of June and as a result, Health officials have said persons taking the Vaccine this week will receive their second dose in about four and a half to five weeks, despite the 12 week gap in which an individual ought to receive the 2nd shot of the Vaccine. 

 

Urologist – Dr. Dwayne Thwaites, in a discussion with Broadcaster – Evered “Webbo” Herbert on Thursday, gave this response to the foregoing question:

 

 

Dr. Thwaites made this comment to further reinforce his point:

 

 Dr. Dwayne Thwaites.