October 2023
Florida SHOTS BlogPosts in October 2023
Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are No Longer Authorized
The bivalent Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the United States. To minimize the risk of vaccine administration errors, providers should: Remove all bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from storage units immediately, even if they are not expired. Once all inventory is fully accounted for, adjust bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from the available vaccine inventory in Florida SHOTS as wastage. Follow the instructions on how to complete adjustments. The instructions are also available in Spanish. Dispose of all bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine vials in accordance with current regulations.
Guide to Assist in Managing VFC/VFC Vaccine Inventory
Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults Program participants can find instructions on how to maintain their vaccine inventory. It includes how to receive pending receipts, complete inventory adjustment, request shipping label etc. Download the PDF in English or download the PDF in Spanish.