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Is there a consensus on the use of manufacturers stability data to determine if a vaccine exposed to temperatures outside 2–8° C can be used?

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Is there a consensus on the use of manufacturers stability data to determine if a vaccine exposed to temperatures outside 2–8° C can be used?

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There are minimal data available. If vaccines are stored outside the recommended temperatures for any length of time, you should store the vaccine properly but isolate it and mark it “Do NOT Use”. Then contact either the vaccine manufacturer or state immunization program (depending on from whom you ordered the vaccine) for guidance.