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Which vaccine is stored in freezer compartment of refrigerator?
To maintain potency of the vaccine during storage for short time (around one month or so), they should be stored in refrigerator as follows: (i) BCG, Measles and MMR (all lyophilized) in freezer compartment.
Which injections are stored in refrigerator?
The commonly administered measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine can be stored either frozen or refrigerated, while the MMRV vaccine that also contains the live varicella virus must be frozen.
Should vaccines be stored in fridge?
Vaccines must be kept at temperatures between 2-8oC. Vaccines should be stored in the pharmaceutical refrigerator which should not be overfilled to allow air to circulate around the packages. They should not be stored on the shelves or storage compartments of the door of non pharmaceutical refrigerators.
Which of the following vaccines should not be stored in freezer?
Vaccine Storage Chart
| Vaccine | Where to store |
|---|---|
| Hib vaccines (PedvaxHIB and Comvax, ActHIB, Hiberix) | Refrigerator Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures |
| Hep A: Havrix, VAQTA Hep B: Engerix-B, Recombivax HB HepA-Hep B: Twinrix | Refrigerator Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures |
Why are vaccines stored in the fridge?
Vaccine refrigerators are designed to store vaccines and other medical products at a stable temperature to ensure they do not degrade. In developing countries with a sunny climate, solar-powered vaccine refrigerators are common.
Which drugs are stored in refrigerator?
These are some examples of refrigerated medications in the pharmacy that need to be kept refrigerated at home:
- Insulin injections (unused)
- Erythropoietin injections (for example: Eprex® and Recormon®)
- Some interferon injections (for example: Pegasys®)
- Filgrastim injections (for example: Neupogen®)
Can eye drops be stored in refrigerator?
Some drops, like Xalatan (latanoprost), should be stored in the refrigerator if unopened. However, once the bottle has been opened you can store the bottle at room temperature for 6 weeks. Expiration limitations. Some eye drops require that you throw it away after 14 days.
Who is responsible for storing vaccines?
It is the responsibility of the person transporting and administering vaccines to assure themselves that the vaccine has been stored between 2-8°C prior to administration. This includes staff administering vaccines to patients outside of the practice, for example in their own home/care home setting.
Why must vaccines be stored in a lockable fridge?
All vaccines are Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) and must be stored under locked conditions. Either the refrigerator is lockable or the room is locked when not occupied by a member of staff. Sufficient space is to be provided within the fridge for vaccines to allow for air to circulate freely.