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Vaccine Committee recommends “mixing doses” after first shot of AstraZeneca

Canadians who got a first shot of AstraZeneca are now being advised to get a second shot of Pfizer or Moderna, known as an mRNA vaccine.

The recommendation comes from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization which says a mixed dose of AstraZeneca and an mRNA vaccine will provide greater immunization against COVID-19.

As well as having better inoculation against the virus NACI says there is a risk of developing a rare blood clot after the second shot of AstraZeneca.

Since May, provinces have stopped giving AstraZeneca as a first shot but have continued to provide it as a booster shot.

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