| (February 1, 2021, 9:10 p.m.) -- LBHREPORT.com has learned that the City of Long Beach has begun informing individuals who received their first of two COVID-19 shots through the City that their second shot, needed for full vaccine protection, may not come within two or three weeks as recommended but may be delayed for up to six weeka/42 days.
The six week interval is NOT recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) but the agency says it is acceptable if it isn't "feasible" to adhere to the recommended interval (3 weeks for Pfizer, 4 weeks for Moderna.). LBREPORT.con has learned that an ELB medical professional is among those the City has informed they may not receive their second shot for up to six weeks (42 days). [If you're aware of individuals in the medical or any other fields who've received similar notifications from the City, kindly let us know via email to mail@LBReport.com] On Jan 29, the City issued a media release indicating it will begin administering its second shots on Feb. 1. LBREPORT.com contrasts below what the City says in its Jan, 29 press release -- which doesn't actually say the City will delay second doses for up to 42 days -- with what the CDC > says on its website. City of LB Jan,. 29 media release ...The COVID-19 vaccine is administered in two doses. The Health Department will be contacting people who received vaccination through the Health Department throughout February...to schedule an appointment for their second dose...While it is recommended for second doses to be administered within a 21- to 28- day period depending on the manufacturer, guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the effectiveness is not reduced if the second dose is received within six weeks of the first dose, or up to 42 days. February clinic appointments will be dedicated first to allocation of second doses. The amount of vaccine the City receives varies week by week, and people are encouraged to get their second vaccine as soon as they are notified of availability. The City is prioritizing second doses and is requesting vaccine from the State to complete all second doses. CDC website text (viewed Feb. 1, 2021) These interim CDC clinical considerations are informed by data submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the vaccines, other data sources, general best practice guidelines for immunization, and expert opinion.. |
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