“The president-elect believes we must accelerate distribution of the vaccine while continuing to ensure the Americans who need it most get it as soon as possible,” a Biden transition spokesman, T.J. Ducklo, said in a statement. The question of whether to reserve vaccines to guarantee supplies for a second dose has become a heated question in recent days. The other vaccine requires a second dose at 28 days. Otherwise, they have warned, either some people would risk having that second dose delayed, or vaccine intended as initial doses might need to be diverted to be used as second doses for those who have received their initial shots. The letter, obtained by The Washington Post, says: “Our states and our residents need more vaccines now.

Source: Washington Post January 08, 2021 20:26 UTC