The strategy relies on giving intradermal shots of vaccine, which will stretch limited supplies of the vaccine by using less vaccine than the previous method.
Vaccinations offered through the new intradermal strategy “elicit a similar immune response and provide the same level of protection as the previous administration technique, while allowing for additional doses of vaccine to be made available,” D.C. Health officials said in a statement Friday afternoon.
Starting Saturday, residents who are eligible for a second dose will receive invitations from the District to make appointments.
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