Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal: Storage & Handling

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All pneumococcal vaccines should be refrigerated at temperatures between 2°C (36°F) and 8°C (46°F). Do not freeze these vaccines. Vaccine exposed to freezing temperature should not be administered. For details of vaccine storage and handling, see the CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/downloads/storage-handling-toolkit.pdf.

Last reviewed: November 13, 2024

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