Merck Vaccine Supply Update

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To: Maine Immunization Program Providers

From: Maine Immunization Program

Subject: Merck Vaccine Supply Update 

Date: February 9, 2023

 

Maine is currently experiencing a backorder with the pediatric pre-filled syringe formulation of Merck’s VAQTA (Hepatitis A) vaccine. As a result, vaccine will not be available until mid to late March. In the interim, the CDC has made VAQTA vials available.

VAQTA vials have now been added to your order set within ImmPact. We will communicate to providers when the pediatric pre-filled syringe formulation is available again.

Should you have any questions, please contact the Maine Immunization Program at 207-287-3746 or email ImmunizeME.DHHS@maine.gov.

Thank you for all you do to keep Maine children free from vaccine preventable disease.