Opportunistic vaccination over the holiday period

Sites are encouraged to utilise all opportunities to vaccinate eligible patients – if a patient is eligible and requires a COVID-19 vaccine, do not delay, open a vial, and vaccinate them.

Wastage of vaccine is an inevitable part of the COVID-19 program and there are no penalties for sites should wastage occur as we transition to a more opportunistic model of vaccination.

Vaccine wastage is required to be recorded via weekly stock management reports.

Excess COVID-19 vaccines?

Practices with an oversupply of COVID-19 vaccine stock on hand are encouraged to contact HNECCPHN via email at vaccine@thephn.com.au to help facilitate transfer to practices to who require additional supply. Include details on vaccine brand, excess quantity and defrost expiry date.