To: Maine Immunization Program Providers

From: Maine Immunization Program

Subject: Ancillary Kit Expirations

Date: June 29, 2023

Reminder: Ancillary Kit Expirations 

Beginning in mid-July, some ancillary kits distributed with COVID-19 vaccine have an expiration date on the exterior of the package that has passed. However, the expiration date printed on the exterior box of the ancillary kit does not apply to all the items contained in the kit.

Please, do not discard the entire kit based on the date printed on the exterior label. The date on the exterior box of the ancillary kit reflects the expiry date for the surgical masks and the face shields. The expiration date for other supplies (needles, syringes, alcohol prep pads, etc.) are printed on the individual packaging on these products.

Please check the expiration dates of each individually packaged product in the ancillary kit to determine whether it remains good-dated and may be used. Never use expired equipment. Any expired products should be disposed of using normal means.

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