A small number of people scheduled on Tuesday to receive a second dose of the Modern vaccine at Mariano’s in Aurora received the Pfizer vaccine.
Jeff Chaney and his son were among the small group who reported having the wrong vaccine.
Chaney said he doesn’t understand how it could happen. “I gave you my card and he told me right there, you know, the first dose is Modern, so how can you go on, and, you know, give me the Pfizer?” Chaney said.
Chaney said he and at least half a dozen people had just received their shots and were sitting during the waiting period when the pharmacist informed them of the mistake.
NBC 5 spoke with another man, who wanted to remain anonymous, who also received the wrong shot.
A small number of people scheduled on Tuesday to receive a second dose of the Modern Mariano vaccine in Aurora received the Pfizer vaccine. Lauren Petty, of NBC 5, reports.
“Disappointed, a little worried, the nerves were kind of … we were trying to stay calm,” the man said.
A spokesman for Mariano confirmed the incident by sending this statement:
“Mariano Pharmacy, located in Aurora, IL, administered a small number of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines to people who had received the Modern vaccine on their first appointment. No adverse events have been reported for affected patients. All affected patients have been contacted. We thank these patients for their understanding and have apologized for their inconvenience. Kroger Health has reported to both the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health, and our team is investigating the matter and will take steps to prevent a similar situation from happening again in the future.“
The question now asked by people who have received the wrong vaccine: What do we do now?
“Yes, it’s a big question. We don’t know,” said Dr. Michael Angarone, an associate professor of Infectious Diseases at Northwestern Medicine.
Dr. Angarone said that although the two vaccines use the same mRNA technology, they are not interchangeable.
“We don’t know, will they empower each other? And so we’ll be sure we’re saying, ‘Don’t get another vaccine, don’t do another series,'” Dr. Angarone said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a similar guide online: “If two different doses of COVID-19 vaccinated products are administered with mRNA in these situations (or unintentionally), no additional dose is recommended. of either product at this time “.
Those involved say they hope this is a lesson learned for vaccine administrators and offered this advice to those taking their second dose.
“Ask them before they inject,” Chaney said.
“We’re all human, so there will be those slips that happen. So I think it’s okay to ask and make sure I get the right vaccine,” Dr. Angarone said.