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Respiratory therapist received flu vaccine as part of our hospital's flu program where we give flu shots to staff on our unit. I am the representative for our unit and my assistant administered employee with a non-refrigerated dose. Earlier that week on Tuesday, Oct 18, I accidentally left a box of three doses out for a few days in my box of supplies (because it looks very similar to our band aid box), and was unsure what to do with it. I didn't hear back until several days later from the coordinator, so I left them with the supplies. I was giving them out that day on the 23rd and was aware that they were not to be used until I heard back from Occupational Health. However, my assistant, jumped in and gave the doses to the respiratory therapist. I should have labeled the box as "do not use" and so I take responsibility for the error. I reported the incident immediately and we offered to revaccinate. This individual chose not to revaccinate. We did provide full education from the pharmacist recommending re-vaccination since the former dose was out of the refrigerator for > 72 hours and was considered ineffective. However, she still chose not to be revaccinated. I spoke with her following the injection and she did not report any symptoms.