Vaccines stored outside the recommended temperature range
Leaflet for parents explaining what happens when vaccines have inadvertently been stored outside of the recommended storage temperature range.
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It is recommended that vaccines are kept at a cool temperature at all stages of production, distribution and storage – this is known as the ‘cold chain’.
Not all vaccines that have fallen outside the recommended storage temperature need to be destroyed – some vaccines can still be used. However, if they are used, they are described as being ‘off-label’ vaccines.
This leaflet provides information on why vaccines are kept under controlled temperature conditions and what ‘off-label’ vaccines are. It is intended for parents, carers and patients. This leaflet is available for download only.
Last updated 19 September 2019 + show all updates
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Updated leaflet.
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Updated 'off-label' vaccine factsheet.
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First published.