Stuff understands a potential change to the vaccine roll-out is on the cards, as the Government considers a longer gap between Pfizer doses. Stuff is aware of at least one medical centre rescheduling patients' second dose appointments already, stating an eight-week gap provides the best immune response. ROBERT KITCHIN/STUFF Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield gave an update on the vaccine roll-out during a health conference in Auckland. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Why the Government is considering longer gap between Pfizer vaccine doses* 3 weeks or 3 months: the vaccine dose gap matters* Covid-19: Medsafe seeking information from Pfizer about possible third doseAs of Wednesday, 2.29 million doses have been administered in New Zealand. Emerging evidence showed delaying the second dose was no less effective and the response might be slightly stronger.

Source: Stuff August 11, 2021 02:35 UTC