Last month, at the Ritsumeikan University campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka, it was discovered that a used syringe was accidentally used and one person was not vaccinated during the occupational vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine.
To identify those who did not receive the vaccination, the university will test 81 people who visited during the time of the mistake.
According to Ritsumeikan University, a nurse who was in charge of inoculation of the new corona vaccine at the Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus in Ibaraki City, Osaka on the 31st of last month mistakenly used an empty syringe for another person. rice field.
The nurse soon realized that he didn't report on the spot and discarded one unused syringe to match the number of used syringes to hide the mistake.
A mistake was discovered when a nurse reported to the outsourced organization on the 13th of this month.
Since it was not possible to identify the one who was not vaccinated, the university contacted 81 people who visited between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, who made a mistake, by e-mail or letter, and next week, a blood test And antigen test.
There have been no reports of health hazards so far.
Ritsumeikan University says, "We apologize to those who received the vaccination and those involved. We will strive to prevent recurrence by reviewing and thoroughly implementing the rules for vaccination."