"Got Vaccinated 10 Times in a Day"... Current Condition of New Zealand Man Who Received Proxy Vaccinations?

The syringe contains the Moderna vaccine. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] A man in New Zealand is reported to have received proxy COVID-19 vaccinations about 10 times a day, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

On the 11th (local time), according to AFP and others, Astrid Koornip, the COVID-19 vaccine immunity program officer at the New Zealand Ministry of Health, stated that they are "discussing with relevant agencies and response measures" regarding the matter.

Reports indicate that the man received money from people and went around multiple vaccination centers to get vaccinated on their behalf. However, the local Ministry of Health has not disclosed when and in which regions the man received proxy vaccinations 10 times.

Regarding this, Officer Koornip pointed out that "it is dangerous to deceive medical staff by pretending to be someone else to receive medical treatment." She added, that if there are people who have received more doses than the recommended amount, they should visit a hospital as soon as possible and seek a doctor's advice.

Professor Nikki Turner of the University of Auckland said there is no data on the safety of receiving multiple vaccine doses in one day, stating, "Therefore, it is unknown whether receiving such a large amount of vaccine causes more side effects."

He added, "However, such behavior is never safe. It can put a person at risk."

Meanwhile, it is known that most vaccinations in New Zealand currently use the Pfizer vaccine. Since the 3rd, New Zealand has lifted closure measures on public facilities such as restaurants and indoor sports facilities and introduced vaccine passes.

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