Why do people who are vaccinated now with AstraZeneca have to wait 8 weeks for their second injection, while people who were vaccinated before still have to wait 12 weeks? De Inspector gets this question dozens of times.
Ramaekers points out that this has everything to do with the tight schedule. “That 12-week rule was originally introduced to allow more people to vaccinate for the first time”; Ramaekers explains. “Because after a first injection you are already pretty well protected.”
The rule has since been adjusted: the period between the first and the second injection is now 8 weeks. But not for those who are still in the ‘old’ schedule of 12 weeks. “It is practically impossible to rebook those people,” says Ramaekers. “It would be very difficult for all vaccination centers to inform everyone and to reschedule the appointments. So just a little patience. By the way: the people who are still in that ‘old’ pattern will also have their turn very soon because the first injections are dated. from weeks ago.”
You should also not forget that society is better protected every day. “Thousands of protected people are added every day. That also reduces the risk for people who are still waiting for their first or second shot.”
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