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GP says delaying Pfizer Covid vaccine second dose for 12 weeks is 'unlicensed trial'

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A senior GP has hit out at the extended time between doses of coronavirus vaccinations - branding the move an "unregulated and unlicensed trial".

The government is under pressure to shorten the current 12 week period between the first and second jabs. Dr Rosie Shire, a member of the Doctors' Association UK, said studies of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine show two doses three weeks apart gave 90 per cent immunity.

But she said it is not known if it is as effective if the gap is longer. The government and health bosses have previously opted to administer a first dose to as many people as possible. "What really concerns us is we don't know what happens if you don't give that second dose of vaccination after three weeks," Dr Shire told Sky News.

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