Clarify When to Give COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
November 2021
You'll need to clear up confusion about COVID-19 vaccines.
Terminology. Clarify that "boosters" aim to maintain protection after an adequate initial immune response. Third or "additional doses" are for those who likely had an INadequate response to the initial series.
Also point out that boosters are given at least 6 months after a completed series...but additional doses are given earlier, at least 4 weeks after a completed series.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive