COVID-19 Vaccination Generates 144,000 Tons of Medical Waste: What Forms Does It Take?

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Adi Ahdiat 03/02/2022 16:50 WIB

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Worldwide COVID-19 vaccination generated 88,000 tons of glass vial waste, 48,000 tons of syringe and injection device waste, and 8,000 tons of vaccine packaging box waste.

Global COVID-19 Vaccine Waste (December 2021)

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Global COVID-19 Vaccine Waste (December 2021)

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COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for achieving herd immunity and protecting the community from coronavirus transmission. However, the vaccination process also generates a significant amount of medical waste that requires serious attention.

This issue of COVID-19 vaccination waste was highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its report, *Global Analysis of Health Care Waste in the Context of COVID-19*.

According to WHO data, by December 2021, 8 billion vaccine doses had been distributed worldwide. From this amount, the WHO estimates that the resulting medical waste from COVID-19 vaccination weighed 144,000 tons.

This waste comprises 88,000 tons of glass vials, 48,000 tons of syringes and injection devices, and 8,000 tons of vaccine packaging boxes.

The WHO states that COVID-19 vaccination waste is generally not infectious and is not likely to spread the virus. However, this waste must still be managed according to medical waste management standards and procedures, from waste collection, storage, and disinfection to incineration.

Editor : Annissa Mutia

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