KEY POINTS A man in New Zealand was paid to receive 10 COVID-19 vaccine shots on behalf of other peopleOfficials have launched an investigation into the incidentA vaccinologist called the behavior of those who paid the man to get vaccinated on their behalf "unbelievably selfish"Health officials in New Zealand have launched an investigation after a man received up to 10 COVID-19 vaccine shots in one day on behalf of other people. Astrid Koornneef, the COVID-19 vaccine and immunization program group manager for the Ministry of Health, told Stuff.co.nz that the ministry was "aware of the issue." The man who got multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses is unlikely to suffer any serious harm, the professor said. Higher vaccine doses, however, have resulted in more general vaccine reactions like fever, headaches and pains, so he "would feel pretty grotty the next day," according to Petousis-Harris. The Ministry of Health has urged anyone who received more vaccine doses than what was recommended to seek clinical advice.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2021 04:13 UTC