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by haswell 1814 days ago
Yes, this was covered in the trials for both vaccines.
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pfizer trial showed first dose by itself was extremely effective. check out the chart here: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-well-pfizer-shot-works-a...

Much of the data comparing efficacy of 1 vs 2 doses doesn't wait until 10-days after the first dose, which defeats the point. That being said 2 doses is more effective, just not by as much as you'd might think.

edit: replaced the above link because it was pay-walled