There are likely to be a significant number of general practices and pharmacies experiencing cold chain breaches affecting QHIP-funded vaccines due to the severe storm on Christmas Day 2023 causing extended power outages across the Gold Coast.
If your vaccines have been affected by a cold chain breach, please follow the steps outlined below:
Immediately isolate your vaccines and place a ‘DO NOT USE’ sign on your vaccine fridge door
Do not discard any vaccines until advised by GCPHU
Cancel future vaccination appointments
Refer to your Vaccine Management Protocol (VMP) for more information on vaccine management
A staff member from the Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) will contact the reporting person and provide recommendations.
NOTE: For COVID-19 vaccines, contact the Vaccination Operations Centre (VOC) on 1800 318 208. For privately purchased vaccines, contact the manufacturer.
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