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Thawed Vial +2°C to +8°C 4.5 months, not exceeding the original/printed expiry date
Thawed Vial Room Temp (≤25°C) Up to 2 hours after the first dose has been withdrawn
Light Sensitivity
▪ Store in a dark place
▪ Keep the vials in the original carton to protect from
light ▪ Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet
light
Transport: COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
▪ The vaccine shall be transported at +2°C to +8°C using
insulated containers which have been qualified to maintain
+2°C to +8°C environment.
▪ As much as possible, protect the vaccine from drops, shocks
and vibration.
▪ Always keep vaccine vials upright during storage/transport.
Thawing: COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
Temperature Range Quantity Thawing Duration
+2°C to +8°C 1 carton (10 vials) 12 hours
1 vial 2 hours
Room Temp (≤25°C) 1 carton (10 vials) 2 hours
1 vial 1 hour
▪ Once thawed, the vaccine is ready to use. No dilution required.
Multi-Dose Vial Policy: COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
After the first dose has been withdrawn, keep the
opened/punctured vial between +2°C to +8°C during the in use
period, and discard any unused vaccine in the vial after 6 hours,
or at the end of the immunization session, whichever comes first.
▪ Alternatively, you can keep the punctured vial at room
temperature for up to 2 hours, then discard any unused
vaccine.