The Ministry of Health is investigating after a New Zealand man took 10 Covid jabs on behalf of other people in one single day.
According to reports, the man who took the Covid vaccines on behalf of other people was paid to take the jabs.
Vaccinologist and associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris was more concerned about the people who didn’t get their doses and brushed off concerns about the man who took multiple doses.
“We know that people have in error been given the whole five doses in a vial instead of it being diluted, we know that has happened overseas, and we know with other vaccines errors have occurred and there has been no long-term problems,” Petousis-Harris said, calling the man’s actions “unbelievably selfish.”
The New Zealand Herald reported:
A man who was vaccinated against Covid-19 up to 10 times in one day on behalf of other people has been called “unbelievably selfish” and sparked an investigation.
Astrid Koornneef, group manager operations for the Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation programme, said the Ministry of Health was aware of the issue and taking the matter very seriously.
“We are very concerned about this situation and are working with the appropriate agencies,” she said.
The ministry would not say where the incidents took place.
Vaccinologist and associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris called the behaviour “unbelievably selfish” and taking advantage of somebody who needs some money.
It could cause serious harm from the people who are not vaccinated, saying they are, and spreading the virus, she said.
