01 June 2020
NSW Health sent the following information regarding routine vaccine deliveries and influenza vaccine supply to all immunisation providers in NSW today (1 June 2020).
Please refer to the following important advice regarding routine vaccine deliveries and influenza vaccine supply affecting your practice/facility.
Routine vaccine deliveries returning to normal
- The Toll Group IT system issues which have affected the NSW State Vaccine Centre warehouse systems have now been resolved.
- Delivery timeframes will be retuning back to normal by the end of the week beginning 1 June 2020.
Adult influenza vaccine (5 years to 64 years) back in stock
- 5-64 years influenza vaccine is back in stock
- The NSW State Vaccine Centre has commenced processing all back orders placed from 22 April and deliveries will commence from this week.
- Please do not schedule in appointments until you have received your order to avoid cancelling patient appointments.
Senior Influenza Vaccine (>65 years) back in stock (limited supply)
- The Commonwealth has re-allocated a small amount of Fluad Quad vaccine to NSW Health.
- If your practice requires additional doses of Fluad Quad vaccine for patients on waiting lists please contact MOH-Vaccreports@health.nsw.gov.au to place an order.
- The number of doses available to order will be restricted and will be considered on a case by case basis.
Childhood influenza vaccine (6 months to less than 5 years)
- As of 20 May 2020, ordering restrictions have been put in place to ensure continued supply for the remainder of the flu season.
Please visit the NSW State Vaccine Centre notice board for regular vaccine supply updates.