cavscout96 said:
Thanks
I ask for two reasons.
1. Why the more severe reaction generally associated with dose 2
2. Why postpone 2nd doses when vaccine was on hand for 1st doses? (Acknowledging that the timeline can extend to 43 days, or ironically, almost "two weeks" beyond the typical 30 day period between doses.
Is 2 a function of getting the process going in more individuals vs. completing the process in a smaller number?
The stronger immune response is because your body now recognizes the spike protein in the vaccine as "bad".
Yes, it's all to do with the way the state has the allocation process set up. If you give fewer first doses, you receive fewer in the future. You'll also receive fewer second doses because you obviously didn't need that many first doses.
Getting a greater number of people on the way to fully vaccinated is part of the goal though. The first dose is showing great numbers. 65% efficacy in eliminating severe illness and hospitalization.