Expired Flu Vaccines Given to Some Toronto Long-Term Care Home Residents – Toronto | The Canadian News

Some residents of a Toronto long-term care home received expired flu shots last week.

Toni Dell’Aquila, executive director of Villa Colombo, confirmed to Global News that a “small group” of residents in Villa Colombo Toronto received an expired dose of the vaccine.

The house is located near Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue.

Dell’Aquila said the medical director was “contacted immediately” that morning after he realized the mistake and assured him that the injections should not cause any side effects or harm.

Dell’Aquila said families of affected residents were notified of the bug and residents were monitored for 72 hours “as a precaution.”

“There were no adverse reactions to the doses administered. All residents who have consented to receive the flu vaccine will receive their vaccine, ”said Dell’Aquila.

“Villa Colombo is working with its pharmacist and Toronto Public Health to review its current policy and process for unused vaccines.”

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