Live vaccines have specific storage requirements depending on the type of vaccine.
Most vaccines, including inactivated vaccines and the live nasal spray influenza vaccine, are stored in a refrigerator, while certain live vaccines require freezing.
Here's a breakdown:
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Refrigerated Storage: Most vaccines (all inactivated vaccines and live nasal spray influenza vaccine) must be stored between 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F).
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Frozen Storage: Live varicella (chickenpox) and Zostavax (shingles) vaccines need to be stored frozen between -50° to -15°C (-58° to +5°F).
| Vaccine Type | Storage Temperature |
|---|---|
| Most Vaccines (Inactivated & Live Nasal Flu) | 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) |
| Live Varicella (Chickenpox) | -50° to -15°C (-58° to +5°F) |
| Live Zostavax (Shingles) | -50° to -15°C (-58° to +5°F) |
