Not toxic but certainly less effective.
In a vaccination center in Amiens, 83 people received a dose of the Pfizer vaccine that had expired because it was thawed late, on Friday November 12, reports the
Courrier Picard
.
The vaccines had been thawed for 35 days instead of 30.
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If the vaccines in question "
do not present any danger
", the prefecture of the Somme ensures that
"
The effectiveness of the vaccine decreases after 30 days of thawing
".
"
The 83 people were clearly identified and each was contacted
"
,
said the prefecture of the Somme which explains that these people will be offered a new injection.
The authorities also specify that "
the new injection will be carried out, at the choice of the person, either at the vaccination center, or by the attending physician or by a town pharmacy.
"