A pharmacy in Loudoun County, Virginia, gave incorrect doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to about 112 children aged 5 to 11 last week, said the county’s Department of Health. Workers at the Ted Pharmacy in Aldie vaccinated the kids using vials that were intended for individuals aged 12 and older, instead of the special vaccine formulation that was recently approved by federal health officials for children between the ages of 5 and 11, according to a letter issued to parents by the Loudon County Health Department that was obtained by The Epoch Times. “This resulted in a dose of COVID-19 vaccine that is potentially lower than recommended,” said the letter, written by Loudoun County Health Department director Dr. David Goodfriend, dated Nov. 10. The Virginia Department of Health “recommends that parents review the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s) guidance and contact their health care provider to discuss options to …
Virginia Pharmacy Incorrectly Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to 112 Kids: Officials
November 12, 2021
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