>>There is now talk of mixing the brands. Apparently this was a topic of discussion within Miss Z's team at the hospital today. Several doctors said they were uncomfortable re the one dose then another in 12 weeks policy and all of them were concerned at mixing brands as they have not seen any peer reviewed studies on the effectiveness / dangers that this may pose and would refuse mixed doses.
The talk is because they are beginning such a study. Surely there can be no objection to that?
As for the 12 weeks, nobody has said there is anything wrong with it, just that there is no evidence that it's as effective. It's difficult though, do you give as many people the first dose and get (I think) 72% protection or do you give half as many people and achieve 92% protection.
Personally I tend to think the Government has made the correct move.
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