The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is confirming the area is getting additional doses of AstraZeneca vaccine- in quantity enough to lower the interval between jabs to the recommended 12 weeks from your first shot.
You may also opt to receive an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) for your second dose.
Most of the first doses of AstraZeneca in Renfrew County and District were administered the second week of April to the third week of April. This means that the scheduling of the second dose for most people will be mid-July.
If you got your jab in a primary care led clinic you’ll be getting a email asking your preference; be patient, and don’t book a second appointment on your own- and if you’ve done so already, please cancel it via your email confirmation link.
This will keep the vaccine srum in circulation for others to access it.
If you believe you are eligible for a shortened dose interval of AstraZeneca, review the COVID19 Vaccine Series Second Dose Eligibility Quick Reference guide by scrolling the RCDHU website or call 1-800-267-1097.