Discussion and possible action to approve the disposal of surplus property consisting of approximately 61 influenza "flu" vaccines that will expire on June 30, 2015, as allowed in Texas Local Government Code 263.152(3). These vaccines will no longer have value for the purpose they were originally intended and will be destroyed in accordance to state or federal law.
Issue: During the current Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the Webb County Indigent Health Care Services Department purchased over 700 influenza vaccines and held over 20 health clinics at various locations in the rural areas of Webb County and provided these and other vaccines at no cost to county residents. To date, 61 influenza vaccines remain unused and will expire on June 30th 2015.
Solution: Since the vaccines will expire soon, the department must make appropriate arrangements for the proper disposition of vaccines that can no longer be administered.
Result: Expired vaccines will be properly destroyed to ensure that they are not utilized after the expiration date. This will also allow the department space to store additional vaccines in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
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