"Apparently, not all scheduled patients are showing up for their Vaccine shot, and as a result the shot will be thrown out if not used that day (after having been thawed out)."
T"o prevent waste a lot of places now offer the extra shots to those who happen to be around and request them later in the day. I think it makes a lot of sense for everyone."
Someone I spoke with earlier today told me that prior to throwing away the vaccine (cannot refreeze them) the employees are asked to call anybody they know who may need a shot and who can get there quickly. They prefer to not toss them. So perhaps contacting your local site later in the day could work.
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