Short Dated Pfizer Monovalent Vaccine Ordering Guidance

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Dear Immunization Partners,

Please review the following COVID-19 vaccine update on Pfizer COVID-19 monovalent vaccine ordering.

PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE MONOVALENT ORDERING

• MDHHS has received reports from providers that recent monovalent Pfizer vaccine shipments contain short-dated vaccine, expiring 11/30/2022.
• CDC has confirmed that Pfizer monovalent vaccine will have a shorter shelf life until further notice. We will continue to keep providers updated as additional information becomes available. .
• Please only order Pfizer COVID-19 monovalent vaccine that can be used prior to 11/30/2022 to reduce wastage due to expiration.
• We have received reports regarding short-dated Pfizer vaccine for both the primary series monovalent gray cap (12 years and older) and the monovalent orange cap (5 years through 12 years).
• NOTE: This does not apply to shipments of the Pfizer bivalent booster vaccine.

Additional information on ordering is available on our COVID-19 Provider Guidance website’s Orders & Shipments page. Please be proactive in your vaccine planning needs.

If you have questions, please contact checcimms@michigan.gov.

Thank you,
MDHHS Division of Immunization