The change in the storage conditions of the Pfizer vaccine recommended by Coreper

His sealed vial Pfizer / BioNtech vaccine, which has been removed from freezing conditions, can be stored at refrigerated temperatures (2-8 degrees Celsius) for up to a month, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

The Committee for Human Medicines of the European Medicines Agency (CHMP) has recommended change in the approved storage conditions of the Comirnaty vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19 developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, which will facilitate the handling of the vaccine in vaccination centers throughout the European Union.

THE EMA adds that she the change extends the approved storage period of the unopened thawed vial to 2-8 ° C (ie in a normal refrigerator after removal from freezing conditions) from five days to one month (31 days), as reported by a response from the Athenian News Agency.

The change was approved following an evaluation of additional study data submitted to the EMA by the Marketing Authorization Holder. Increased flexibility in vaccine storage and handling is expected to have a significant impact on Member State planning and supply.

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