Canada Recommends Pfizer, Moderna As Second Dose After AstraZeneca

The guidance advises against a second AstraZeneca dose, recommending Pfizer or Moderna instead. New evidence shows better responses with an mRNA vaccine following AstraZeneca. The guidance also considers the marginal risk of blood clots. Those who received two AstraZeneca doses can still feel protected.

What is the recommended second dose for someone who received AstraZeneca as their first dose?

• AstraZeneca

• Pfizer or Moderna

• Sputnik V

• Johnson & Johnson

Why is it suggested to follow AstraZeneca with an mRNA vaccine?

• It is more widely available

• It is easier to administer

• It is cheaper

• It provides better immune responses

What is the role of the vice chair of the board in the new guidance?

• To distribute vaccines

• To suggest new vaccine brands

• To provide financial support

• To present new evidence and guidance

What does the new guidance take into account regarding AstraZeneca?

• The ease of storage

• The cost of the vaccine

• The availability of the vaccine

• The marginal risk of blood clots

How should individuals feel if they received two doses of AstraZeneca?

• In need of a third dose

• Confident in their protection

• Worried about their protection

• Unsure about their protection