Recently, I went to the Kununurra Hospital covid clinic to receive my second Pfizer vaccine.
I recall that the nurse who administrated the vaccine inserted the needle into my upper left arm and then took the needle out without actually injecting the vaccine. Upon disposing of the needle, I believe the nurse realised they had not administrated the vaccine and, while laughing about it stated that they didn't even inject the vaccine. I recall, they then questioned themselves and asked me if they had, by saying, Did I? To which I responded that I had definitely felt the needle go in.
As the nurse had not yet disposed of the needle, I noticed that they used the same needle, in the same arm, to administer the vaccine.
While the nurse was apologetic regarding their mistake, upon leaving I recall they said something along the lines of, the other nurses will find it hilarious that I did that.
The following 24 hours the site of the vaccine was a lot more painful than any other vaccines I have received and I can't help but think that was due to the needle being inserted twice.
I found the entire experience to be quite invasive and very unprofessional.
I am also left questioning why the needle was reused, instead of being disposed of?
If it had of been my first Covid-19 vaccine I would be very hesitant to return to the same clinic.
"Covid-19 vaccination experience"
About: Kimberley Population Health Unit Kimberley Population Health Unit Broome 6725 Kununurra Hospital Kununurra Hospital Kununurra 6743
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