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Prevenar 13 storage

2017-06-24 01:42:12
We have 24hr power outage and the vaccine was left in the refrigerator. can it still be used even it was stored above the +8 deg temp?
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Vaccines are to be kept in a ice lined refrigerator. I wouldn't suggest you to take the vaccine. Ideally if the vaccine isn't stored properly, the efficacy will not be as good. Better to take a new one. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

Answered2017-06-26 11:09:08

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