Upcoming Expiration of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine 

Commissioner Lambrew letterhead

To: Maine Immunization Program Providers

From: Maine Immunization Program

Subject: Upcoming Expiration of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine 

Date: May 4, 2023

 

This is a reminder that all remaining doses of J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the United States will expire on May 6, 2023.  All providers who still have J&J/Janssen COVID-19 in their inventory should prepare to clear it from their inventory and discontinue further administration of this vaccine. 

Providers must:

  • dispose of expired COVID-19 vaccine in their medical waste 
  • report disposed as wastage in VTrckS 

The administration of expired vaccines continues to be a significant issue based on VAERS reporting. You can help prevent these errors by ensuring J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is removed from your storage units and disposing of it properly.

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