(KWWL) - As more Iowans get vaccinated, scheduling a shot can become challenging and cause concern towards securing an appointment for your second dose.
Knowing this can cause some scheduling anxiety, Unitypoint Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Jeff Martin, said it's okay to get your second dose later than your scheduled date.
"They measure the antibody levels after that certain period of time, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work after that," Martin said, "you can probably go 6 weeks between the first and the second vaccination and not have a problem."
With two out of the three available vaccines needing boosters, Martin wants folks to know the time gap before your booster is to allow:
- The body to build up antibodies.
- Be able to defend itself when exposed to the virus in the second dose.
The CDC's 21 and 28 day wait period is the recommended time period, but Martin knows many people have jobs, families, or other factors that can interfere with vaccination dates.
"I know that some studies have been showing that waiting a little bit longer between the two actually may have a better response, better antibody response," Martin said.
You can also get your booster four days before your scheduled date, but Martin recommends sticking to the planned schedule or waiting a little longer.
However, if you decide to get your booster earlier, Martin says antibody levels won't be considered 'less responsive', and will not need a 'third shot'.
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Unitypoint pharmacist says you can get your COVID-19 booster up to 6 weeks after your 1st dose - kwwl.com
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