Some debate if 1 or 2 COVID vaccine doses is needed; CDC continues to recommend 2

MIAMI VALLEY — Medical experts are posed with the question of whether one or two doses of the coronavirus vaccine is the better option.

With vaccine scarcity and the goal to protect as many Americans as possible, some are arguing that it is better to vaccinate many with one dose than a few with two doses.

”I would much rather listen to Dr. Fauci who’s a trusted national expert,” said Dr. Richina Bicette, Baylor College of Medicine Medical Director.

“What we know is what the science shows for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, in order to be fully protected you need to get at least two doses.”

When it comes to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the CDC says two doses offer better protection from the coronavirus variants which are believed to be more contagious.

Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who served under former President Donald Trump, tweeted about his beliefs to vaccinate many even if that means only one dose.

Adams sent a later tweet clarifying his opinion.

“I’m not saying it’s a hundred percent the right way to go. I’m saying there’s enough data/evidence to suggest it’s not a hundred percent the wrong way to go.”

As vaccinations across the country continue, CDC advisors are mixed on whether or not those who have recovered from a coronavirus infection should get a single dose in order to stretch the vaccine supply and make the vaccination process easier.

Some experts say the natural infection could act as a first dose, but as of now, the CDC policy is to give everyone two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at the recommended intervals.

Cox Media Group