DHA approves more interval between oxford vaccine doses

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has approved 10-week interval between two doses of Oxford vaccine

In a tweet published on its official page, DHA said this was based on recent studies from the University of Oxford on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and as per the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The authority said: “Recent studies from the University of Oxford on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine showed a higher efficiency and higher acquired immunity when the dosing interval between the first and second dose was increased. Based on recent studies from the University of Oxford on the
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and as per the recommendations of WHO, DHA has approved a ten-week interval between the first and second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.”

All those who are due for the second dose of this vaccine will receive a text message with the date and location for their vaccination appointment.