Vaccines can be shipped and stored with two different alarm profiles. In the case of Moderna, shipment and storage temperature thresholds are -25C to -15C and can be stored for up to 30 days at +2 to +8C. AntTail has developed a unique way to manage a change in alarm profiles without opening the shipping container. Exposure to light can be also monitored.
COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer BioNTech
Maximum shelf life is 6 months stored in a freezer at -80°C to -60°C
31 days at 2-8°C after thaw (assign immediately after removing from freezer)
In addition, once removed from the fridge may be stored between 2 to 25°C for 2 hours prior to dilution
In addition, once diluted may be stored between 2 to 25°C for a further 6 hours
Once thawed, the vaccine cannot be re-frozen
During storage, minimise exposure to room light, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet light
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca Vaccine
Maximum shelf life is 6 months stored in a refrigerator between 2 to 8°C
Once removed from the fridge, may be stored between 2 to 25°C for up 6 hours
Once punctured, the vial must be used within 6 hours
Must not be frozen
During storage keep vials in outer carton to protect from light
COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna Vaccine
Maximum shelf life is 7 months stored in a freezer at -25°C to -15°C
Do not store on dry ice or below -40 ºC
30 days at 2 to 8°C after thaw (assign immediately after removing from freezer)
Once removed from the fridge, may be stored between 8 to 25°C for up 12 hours
Once punctured, the vial must be used within 6 hours
Once thawed, the vaccine cannot be re-frozen
During storage keep vials in outer carton to protect from light
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