COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors

A vaccine administration error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate use of vaccine or patient harm.

Common errors may be related to age, site or route, formulation and dosage, storage and handling, intervals, etc.

For guidance on what to do if a COVID-19 vaccine error is made, see Appendix B in the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States.