Do you need to be concerned about inactivation of the live viruses in MMRV, varicella, and LAIV when dry ice is used for transporting the vaccine?
The manufacturer ships these vaccines using dry ice. Any subsequent distribution of these vaccines also requires transport with dry ice. The vaccine vials are sealed and not at risk. However, there are precautions that should be taken by persons handling dry ice. These guidelines can be found in the Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit, www2a.cdc.gov/nip/isd/shtoolkit/splash.
The manufacturer ships these vaccines using dry ice. Any subsequent distribution of these vaccines also requires transport with dry ice. The vaccine vials are sealed and not at risk. However, there are precautions that should be taken by persons handling dry ice. These guidelines can be found in the CDC Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit.
