AstraZeneca recipients in Ontario may get 2nd shot of same vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna

Ontario says people who have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will have three options for their second dose starting on Friday.

Under the province’s new guidance released Thursday morning, AstraZeneca recipients can have the second dose of the same vaccine or receive a dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

These second dose options will be provided at the recommended 12-week interval.

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The Ministry of Health says AstraZeneca recipients who would like their second dose of that vaccine can book an appointment with the pharmacy or primary care provider that administered the first shot.

It says AstraZeneca recipients who are opting for a Moderna or Pfizer shot can book an appointment for their second shot at a participating pharmacy where those vaccines are administered.

Those opting to receive an mRNA vaccine as 2nd dose can book at a participating pharmacy where the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are administered/ Week of June 7th you can register for a “2nd dose only” at a 12-week interval through the provincial booking system. @CHCHNews 2/2

— Nicole Martin (@nicolemartintv) June 3, 2021

Ontario’s top doctor says it’s critical that people who received the AstraZeneca vaccine for their first dose receive a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.