Washington: A New York school teacher has been held by the police for allegedly administering Covid-19 dose to a 17-year-old children with no formal medical qualification, say officials.
Police say Laura Russo, 54, who teaches biology, was held on New Year’s Eve and could face four years in prison if convicted.
The 17-year-old boy had reportedly wanted the vaccine.
“The vaccine injections may prove dangerous if administered incorrectly. Doctors and licensed medical workers have to verify that a vaccine is not counterfeit or expired. Patients should also be asked about their medical history and have their reaction monitored after a jab,” officials said adding that it is yet to ascertained that how Ms Russo obtained the alleged Covid vaccine and which brand of vaccine it was as presently, the Pfizer-BioNTech jab is the only one authorised for Americans under 18 years old.