Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
August 15, 2022

Action Item # V. - 5.

From:
Cris Harrelson, Health Services Director

Health and Human Services - Health Services – Annual Flu Vaccine Order

Issue/Action Requested:

Request that the Board of Commissioners review and approve the annual flu vaccine order for FY22-23 and authorize staff to execute an agreement subject to County Attorney approval.

Background/Purpose of Request:

The flu is a contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Those at high risk for serious flu complications include older people, young children, people with certain health conditions or compromised immune systems.

 

The flu vaccine can provide a degree of protection against the virus and is available via two primary venders: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.

 

The flu vaccine order for FY22-23 is as follows:

  • GSK:       $31,122.00 (Flulaval Quadrivalent: 1750 doses)
  • Sanofi: $95,705.13 (Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent: 1650 doses)

                          $4060.22 (Flublok Quadrivalent: 70 doses)

 

The demand for the flu vaccine in Brunswick County has historically been high. In addition to administering the vaccine at our primary health clinic, Brunswick County Health Services offers outreach clinics to Brunswick County Schools and local communities throughout the county.

 

Staff recommends approval of the flu vaccine order.  

Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Funds available in the current budget
Approved By County Attorney:
Yes
County Attorney's Recommendation:
Approved.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Recommendation to approve by HHS Advisory Board (1/24/22)
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend that the Board of Commissioners review and approve the annual flu vaccine order for FY22-23 and authorize staff to execute an agreement subject to County Attorney approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
GSK
Sanofi