A York Clinic Reportedly Gave Multiple People 6 Doses Worth Of A COVID-19 Vaccine
Some residents reported side effects.
A clinic in York Region gave multiple people undiluted COVID-19 doses on January 8, and those impacted are complaining about side effects.
York Region Public Health confirmed to Narcity that due to an "administration error" at Schomberg Medical Centre, several people received "undiluted doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine," although they would not disclose how many people were given those incorrect dosages.
An unidentified woman told CTV News Toronto that she and her husband received their booster shot at Schomberg Medical Centre on January 8 but things didn't go as planned. They were contacted a few hours later and were informed that they were given an incorrect dosage.
The woman says the receptionist told her that they had received an undiluted dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which is equivalent to six regular doses, and that over 20 people had received an accidental dosage.
They were "kind of freaked out" and began feeling sick that night, she said.
"The whole next couple of days we had a really bad fever, chills, and body aches. We were knocked out for a couple of days."
The woman says she has worries about the long-term effects the incorrect dose may have.
Another individual told CTV News Toronto that her 75-year-old father received the incorrect dosage and was "very lethargic and confused." The woman says she filed a complaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
"You know, you make a mistake, you make a mistake, but to do it multiple times? This is people's health involved."
A CPSO spokesperson told Narcity they are aware "of media reports about the allegations" but cannot confirm if a complaint was made.
Narcity reached out to Schomberg Medical Centre for comment, and they deferred comment to York Region Public Health.
"We know this type of incident can cause anxiety for many people; rest assured COVID-19 vaccines are safe and administration errors are extremely rare," said York Region Public Health.