The Northwestern Health Unit says there hasn’t been any wasting of COVID-19 vaccines so far.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon says staff are very diligent in making sure all the doses are used.
“At this point, we have not been informed of wasted vaccine in our region,” says Dr. Young Hoon, “A vile has ten doses in it, and we plan accordingly. When no-shows happen, we have a list of eligible populations who we then call so each dose is used.”
Dr. Young Hoon adds that they don’t open a vial of vaccine if they don’t have enough people to immunize and that those responsible for vaccine distribution locally are very committed to ensuring that there is none wasted.
Recently there have been reports that as many as 1,500 doses of the vaccine went to waste in Ontario.
(With files from Stuart Walter: Kenora)
