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8 weeks is a good interval for 5-11y old's second vaccine dose

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We recommend that children have two doses of the vaccine 8 weeks apart because it offers:

8 weeks is a good interval for 5-11y old's second vaccine dose

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October 5, 2022
We recommend that children have two doses of the vaccine 8 weeks apart because it offers:
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We recommend that children have two doses of the vaccine 8 weeks apart because it offers:

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1. Protection from the first dose/strong

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2. Better protection with a longer gap

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3. Reduced side effects

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More information can be found in the 8 week interval for 5 to 11y old vaccination resource.

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