Thread by @sunlorrie

For those pretending the recommended 4-month delay in vaccine doses was an example of Trudeau gov't foresight, the claim is nonsense. The decision was solely based on Canada's vaccine shortage as confirmed by the chair of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. (cont'd)

https://twitter.com/sunlorrie/status/1394620351615799301

When asked by Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner at the Commons house committee: “Would you (NACI) have made that recommendation if there had been more supply?” NACI Chair Dr. Caroline responded:
“Of course not.”

'If we had had enough vaccines to vaccinate all Canadians quickly and at least those most at risk with two doses of vaccines, we would not have needed to extend the interval ... Given the scarcity of vaccines, you have to make the best decision given what you have."

If it turns out that delaying the vaccines dose intervals saves lives that's great. But it had nothing to do with Trudeau gov't foresight, contrary to political spin.

Clarification: The chair of NACI's full name is Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh.

Finally, when the UK made the decision to extend the dose interval of the Oxford-developed AstraZeneca vaccine up to three months (not four), it already had, research data suggesting it would increase its efficacy, unlike Canada.

Feb. 24, 2021 — A new analysis shows that a 3-month interval between doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine might be better than a shorter interval.
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/astra…