Protection after primary vaccination with a coronavirus vaccine may diminish over time. Easier access to third dose for people with suppressed immune systems.More information about this group can be found here: For these, an interval between the 2nd and 3rd dose is recommended to be a minimum of 4 weeks. This group is therefore offered dose 3 in order to complete primary vaccination. This means that many of these do not get a good enough effect from the first two doses. People with severely weakened immune systems (immunosuppressed) often have a poorer effect of vaccines than others. * People who have had COVID-19 only need one vaccine dose to complete their primary vaccination series. Not everyone is given primary vaccination with two doses: No upper limit has yet been established for the interval between coronavirus vaccines.
SIDE EFFECT OF COVID BOOSTER SERIES
When combining two different coronavirus vaccines in the primary vaccination series (doses 1 and 2), a minimum interval of 4 weeks between doses is recommended. If it is difficult to give two doses with the same vaccine, or is requested for other reasons, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health recommends combining the vaccines. Combination of different vaccinesįor all three vaccines offered in the coronavirus immunisation programme, two doses are required for the primary vaccination series. *People who have had COVID-19 only need one vaccine dose to complete their primary vaccination series. Recommended minimum interval between dose 1 and 2Ĭombination of Comirnaty, Spikevax or Nuvaxovid Number of doses to complete primary vaccination* Recommended minimum interval between dose 1 and 2 for vaccines offered in the Coronavirus Immunisation Programme The interval between doses can be important both for the degree of protection and for the validity of the COVID-19 certificate.
It is important that you try to take the second dose at the scheduled time. The second dose should be given after 3-12 weeks. For booster vaccines, see the separate section below.įor most groups who are offered the coronavirus vaccine, the primary vaccination series comprises of two doses. We distinguish between the primary vaccination series and booster vaccination. Interval between dose 1 and 2 (primary vaccination) Information note Coronavirus vaccine for pregnant women
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If there is a strong need to take several vaccines at the same time, you should consult a doctor. There should be at least 1 week between the coronavirus vaccine and other vaccines. It is not recommended to take another vaccine on the same day as the coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine is given by an injection in the upper arm.Īfter you have had the vaccine, you will be asked to wait for 20 minutes in case you experience any reactions. Everyone who administers vaccines has had training and necessary medication will be available to treat possible allergic reactions.