Seasonal Flu Vaccine Distribution Overview

Seasonal flu vaccine is delivered in two ways:

1. Vaccine is sent directly from flu vaccine manufacturers to their customers,
2. Vaccine is sent from the manufacturer to medical products distributors, who are uniquely equipped to service small physician offices, as well as hospitals, nursing homes, and others.

What is a distributor?

Medical products distributors consolidate product ordering and delivery for their healthcare customers. Distributors who provide this service with flu vaccine are dedicated to its efficient delivery. They also help encourage the production of a robust supply of vaccine each year by committing to pre-purchase or pre-order vaccine.