Hougang clinic apologises for error in using undiluted Covid-19 vaccines, has stopped using relief doctor who did the jabs
ProHealth Medical Group has apologised for administering an undiluted Covid-19 vaccine each to two adults, saying that a locum or relief doctor had given them the shots.
In a media statement on Wednesday (Sept 21), the group said: "We confirm that on Sept 15, at the ProHealth Medical Group at Hougang clinic, a relief locum doctor had administered undiluted Covid-19 vaccine to two adult patients.
"We wish to clarify that the relief locum doctor concerned started work at the Hougang clinic on Sept 1, 2022. She also worked on Sept 8 and 15, 2022."
The group said that it has stopped engaging her service as a locum since the incident on Sept 15.
"We take a very serious view of the incident and assure all who seek our clinic’s services that we treat their safety and well-being with utmost care."
