Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine has approved storage period extended
by PA Media from World news | The Guardian on (#5HYK7)
Increased flexibility of vaccine expected to have significant impact' on rollout in EU member states
The Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine can be stored at fridge temperature for much longer than previously recommended, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
The previous advice was the vaccine needed to be kept at an ultra-low temperature, between -70C and -80C, until a few days before use when it could be transferred to a standard medical fridge.
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