COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:54): Does the minister or SA Health have figures for the number of vials that have been wasted, or wastage from vaccinations?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:55): We certainly do. My recollection (I could be wrong) is that that may well be published nationally. First of all, there is always human error—people drop vials and the like—but, as I was implying by my response, it is also part of running a vaccination clinic. How many doses can they prescribe or draw out of the vials? How many vials are left at the end of the day? There is also wastage when we have cold chain breaches, but I will certainly seek information for the honourable member.