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I got my first pfizer vaccine, i might not be able to get the second pfizer dose, only astrazeneca as my 2nd dose. is there any information as to whether this is safe? or is it better to instead forgo the 2nd dose?
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The CDC reports "COVID-19 vaccines are not interchangeable". If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, you should get the same product for your second shot. I wish you well with your health!
Answered 10/4/2021
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Getting a different vaccine for the second dose is better than not getting any second dose. It would be preferable to get the Pfizer second dose.
Answered 10/9/2021
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