COVID-19: Panel approves mixing of vaccine dosesPLANNING NEEDED: The committee also backed the inclusion of Medigen’s vaccine in the national program, but the CECC must first meet with the firm to discuss supplyBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) yesterday agreed to a mix-and-match approach for COVID-19 vaccines, and approved the inclusion of Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp’s (高端疫苗) COVID-19 vaccine in the national vaccination program. Most people in the first three COVID-19 vaccination priority groups have received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Chen said. Yunlin County Commissioner Chang Li-shan, center in cream blazer, is briefed while at Yunlin County Stadium yesterday inspecting COVID-19 vaccinations. The ACIP also approved the domestic Medigen vaccine for inclusion in the national vaccination program, he said. Regarding rollout of the Medigen vaccine, Chen said the CECC would need to meet with the vaccine maker to confirm its supply plan and schedule.

Source: Taipei Times July 25, 2021 15:56 UTC