Flu Vaccine Has Not Been Refrigerated For Several Days. Can It Be Used?

Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2013

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Question : Our flu vaccine has not been refrigerated for several days since arrival. Can it still be used or should we discard it?

Answered by Dr. Guru (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, you should not use it.

Detailed Answer:
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I suggest not to use it. Vaccines are stored at strict temperature conditions. If this temperature chain is not maintained, they not only be ineffective but may also be harmful sometimes.

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