VACCINE MANAGEMENT — Recommendations for Storage and
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VACCINE MANAGEMENT — Recommendations for Storage and
VACCINE MANAGEMENT — Recommendations for Storage and Handling of Selected Biologicals (These recommendations are not a substitute for the package insert included with each different biologic.) • DT-Pediatric: Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. • Td-Adult: Tetanus, Diphtheria Toxoids Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Intramuscular injection, do not administer intravenously, subcutaneously, or intradermally. Shelf Life after Opening: The vaccine should be Shelf Life: administered shortly after Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not withdrawal from the vial. use after the expiration date shown on the label. Unused portions of multi-dose vials should be refrigerated Instructions for Use: at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C) and Shake well to obtain a slightly opaque, white used until expiration date is suspension before withdrawal and use. reached, if not contaminated. Thoroughly agitate to maintain suspension of the vaccine. Do not administer if the Special Instructions: suspension does not appear homogenous, if Rotate stock so that the extraneous particulate matter remains, or if vaccine with the shortest discoloration is observed. expiration date is used first. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. • DTaP - Pediatric: Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine • DTaP-IPV-Hib - Pediatric:Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Inactivated Polio Vaccine with Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate vaccine • DTaP-HepB-IPV - Pediatric: Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Inactivated Polio Vaccine • Tdap - Adult: Tetanus Toxoid, Diphtheria Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine · DTaP-IPV – Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Inactivated Polio Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial, container, or manufacturer-filled syringe. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Instructions for Use: Just before use, shake the vial or Condition upon Arrival*: syringe well until a uniform, white, cloudy Should not have been frozen or suspension results. If particulate matter exposed to freezing temperatures. and/or discoloration exists, do not use. Refrigerate upon arrival. Shelf Life after Reconstitution** * If you have any questions about or Opening: the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: Single-Dose Vials: The vaccine should 1) immediately place material in be administered shortly after withdrawal recommended storage; and from the vial. 2) notify your health service region. Manufacturer-Filled Syringes: The vaccine should be administered shortly Storage Requirements: after the needle is attached to the Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F syringe. (2˚ to 8˚C). ** ActHIB® (sanofi Pasteur): Reconstitute Do not freeze or expose to the ActHIB vaccine component with the freezing temperatures. DTaP-IPV component immediately before administration. Do not mix with any other vaccine or diluent. Just prior to use, thoroughly but gently shake the vial of DTaP-IPV component, withdraw the entire liquid content and inject into the vial of the lyothilized ActHIB component. Shake the vial thoroughly until a cloudy, uniform white to off-white (yellowish tinge) suspension results. If particulate matter and/or discoloration exists, do not use. Vaccine should be administered intramuscularly. DO NOT administer intravenously, intradermally, or subcutaneously. DO NOT use after expiration date shown on the label. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. Hepatitis Vaccines: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A-B, Hepatitis B-Haemophilus influenzae type b Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or manufacturer-filled syringe. syringe. The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. Pre-Filled Syringes: Use: Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Shake well before use. Attach the sterile needle securely on the syringe. Administer the entire dose. Instructions for Use: Shake well to obtain a slightly opaque, white suspension before withdrawal and use. Thoroughly agitate to maintain suspension of the vaccine. Discard if the suspension does not appear homogenous, if extraneous particulate matter remains, or if discoloration is observed. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. DO NOT dilute to administer. Shelf Life after Opening: Storage Requirements: Single-Dose Vials: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Use: Do not use after the expiration Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). date shown on the label. Withdraw Do not freeze or expose to dose of vaccine from the single-dose freezing temperatures. vial using a sterile needle and DO NOT dilute to administer. The vaccine should be administered shortly after the needle is attached to the syringe. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35° to 46°F (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze. ActHIB: Store lyophilized vaccine packaged with saline diluent at 35° to 46°F (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze. Hiberix: Lypolized vaccine vials store refrigerated between 35° to 46°F (2° to 8°C), protect vials from light. Diluent - store refrigerated between 35° to 46°F (2° to 8°C) or in a controlled room temperature between 68° and 77°F. Do not freeze, do not use if the diluent has been frozen. PedvaxHIB: store liquid vaccine at 35° to 46°F (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze. Liquid PedvaxHIB is ready to use thus does not require a diluent; it is a slightly opaque white suspension. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Instructions for Reconstitution** and Use: For ActHIB® and Hiberix® Hiberix® is to be reconstituted only with the accompanying saline diluent. Inject the entire volume of sterile diluent contained in the vial or syringe into the vial of lyophilized vaccine. Thorough agitation is advised to ensure complete reconstitution. The entire volume of reconstituted vaccine is then drawn back into the syringe. The vaccine will appear clear and colorless after reconstitution. Inject intramuscularly, do not inject intravenously. PedvaxHIB: Shake well before withdrawal and use. Thorough agitation is necessary to maintain suspension of the vaccine. Shelf Life after Reconstitution** or Opening: The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. ** ActHIB® (sanofi Pasteur) should be used within 24 hours of reconstitution if used alone. Only the diluent shipped with the product may be used to reconstitute the sanofi Pasteur ActHIB® product. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. HPV: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Special Instructions for Use: GARDASIL: Shake well before use. Thorough agitation immediately before administration is necessary to maintain suspension of the vaccine. After thorough agitation, Condition upon Arrival*: Should GARDASIL is a white, cloudy liquid. not have been frozen or exposed to Parenteral drug products should freezing temperatures. Refrigerate be inspected visually for particulate upon arrival. matter and discoloration prior to * If you have any questions about administration. Do no use the the condition of the material at the product if particulates are present or time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in if it appears discolored. CERVARIX: recommended storage; and With thorough agitation, CERVARIX 2) notify your health service region. is a homogeneous, turbid, white Storage Requirements: Refrigerate suspension. Do not administer if it immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ appears otherwise. Upon storage, to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or a fine, white deposit with a clear, colorless supernatant 585 may be expose to freezing temperatures. observed. This does not constitute a Protect from light. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on sign of deterioration. vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Instructions for Use: Follow manufacturer’s directions. For intramuscular use only. HPV vaccines should not be diluted or mixed with other vaccines. Administer as soon as possible after being removed from refrigeration. Shelf Life after Opening: Use until expiration date is reached, if not contaminated. HPV vaccines should be administered as soon as possible after being removed from refrigeration. Gardasil can be out of refrigeration (at temperatures at or below 77°F /25°C), for a total time not to exceed 72 hours. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. • MMR: Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine, • MR: Measles/Rubella Vaccine, • Measles Virus Vaccine, Shipping Requirements: Vaccine: Use insulated container. Must be shipped with refrigerant. Must be stored between -58˚F and +46˚F (-50˚C and +8˚C). DO NOT use dry ice as it may subject vaccine to temperatures colder than -58˚F (-50˚C). Protect from light at all times. Diluent: May be shipped with vaccine. Condition upon Arrival*: Maintain at -58˚F and +5˚F (-50˚C and -15˚C). Do not use warm vaccine. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. Storage Requirements: Vaccine may be stored separately from diluent. Conditions upon Arrival*: Should be stored frozen at a temperature between -58˚F and +5˚F (-50˚C and -15˚C) until reconstituted for injection. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place vaccine in proper storage; and 2) contact the manufacturer at (800) 637-2590 for viability determination. Storage Requirements: Vaccine: Store in freezer immediately upon arrival. Maintain vaccine in a continuously frozen state at -58˚F and +5˚F (-50˚C and -15˚C) or colder. Freeze/ thaw cycles are not allowed with this vaccine. Protect from light at all times. Vaccine should only be stored in freezers or refrigerator/freezers with separate doors and Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate on arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately on arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Shelf Life after Opening: The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. Multi-dose Vials: Unused portions of multi-dose vials should be refrigerated at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C) and used until expiration date is reached, if not contaminated. Instructions for Use: Multi-dose Vials: Shake vial vigorously before withdrawal and use. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. LAIV: Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine Shipping Requirements: The cold chain [35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C)] must be maintained when transporting LAIV. Store in refrigerator between 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C) upon receipt and until use. The product must be used before the expiration date on the sprayer label. Do not freeze. Condition upon Arrival*: Refrigerate upon arrival. *If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage: and 2) notify your health service region for guidance. Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze. Shelf Life: Formulated for use during current influenza season. Check expiration date on package. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Instructions for Use: LAIV is a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is clear to slightly cloudy. After removal of the sprayer from the refrigerator, remove the rubber tip protector. For intranasal administration only. DO NOT inject. DO NOT use a needle. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to deliver 1/2 dose into one nostril. Then removed the dose-divider clip and deliver the remainder of the dose into the other nostril. Shelf Life after Opening: Single-Dose Sprayer: The vaccine should be administered shortly after removal from the refrigerator. Between uses, return multi-dose vial to the recommended storage conditions at 35° to 45°F (2° to 8°C). Special Instructions: Check expiration date. Product must be used before the date on the sprayer label. Rotates stock so that vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. NOTE: All vaccine materials should be disposed of using medical waste disposal procedures. Contact the state health department for details. Texas Vaccines For Children (TVFC) Program Health Service Regional Contacts Health Service Region 1 Immunization Program 1109 Kemper Lubbock, TX 79403 (806) 744-3577 Health Service Regions 2 & 3 Immunization Program 1301 S. Bowen Rd., Ste. 200 Arlington, TX 76013-2262 (817) 264-4793 Health Service Regions 4 & 5 North Immunization Program 1517 W. Front St. Tyler, TX 75702 (903) 533-5368 Health Service Regions 6 & 5 South Immunization Program 5425 Polk, Ste. J Houston, TX 77023 (713) 767-3454 Health ServiceRegion 7 Immunization Program 2408 S. 37th St. Temple, TX 76504-7168 (254) 778-6744 Health Service Region 8 Immunization Program 2201 E. Main St., Ste. A Uvalde, TX 78801 (830) 278-7151 Ext. 4386 Health Service Regions 9 & 10 Immunization Program 2301 N. Big Spring, Ste. 300 Midland, TX 79705-7649 (432) 683-9492 Health Service Region 11 Immunization Program 601 W. Sesame Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 423-0130 Immunization Branch Stock No. 6-26P Revised 10/2014 NOTE: Freeze-dried (lyophilized) MMR vaccine may be maintained at freezer temperatures. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Instructions for Reconstitution and Use: Reconstitute just before using. Use only the diluent supplied to reconstitute the vaccine. Inject diluent into the vial of lyophilized vaccine and agitate to ensure thorough mixing. Withdraw entire contents into syringe and inject total volume of vaccine subcutaneously. Do not use if the lyophilized vaccine cannot be dissolved. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Shelf Life after Reconstitution, Thawing, or Opening: After reconstitution, use immediately or store in a dark place at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not use if not used within 8 hours. Special Instructions: Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. NOTE: All materials used for administering live virus vaccines should be burned, boiled, or autoclaved prior to disposal. • Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine compartments. Acceptable storage may be achieved in standard household freezers purchased in the last 10 years, and standard household refrigerator/freezers with a separate, sealed freezer compartment. Small, combination refrigerator-freezer units outfitted with a single external door are NEVER acceptable for the storage of varicella-containing vaccine. Instructions for Reconstitution and Use: Reconstitute just before using. Use only the diluent supplied to reconstitute the vaccine. Follow manufacturer’s directions. In order to maintain temperatures of ≤5˚F (≤-15˚C) or colder, it will be necessary in most refrigerator/freezer models to turn the temperature dial down to the coldest setting. This may result in the refrigerator compartment temperature being lowered as well. Careful monitoring of the refrigerator temperature will be necessary. Diluent: May be refrigerated or stored at room temperature 68˚ to 77˚F (20˚ to 25˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Protect from light at all times. Special Instructions: If this vaccine is stored at a temperature warmer than ≤5˚F (≤-15˚C), it will result in a loss of potency and a reduced shelf life. If a power outage or some other situation occurs that results in the vaccine storage temperature rising above the recommended temperature, the healthcare provider should contact Merck, the vaccine manufacturer, at 1-800-609-4618 for a reevaluation of the product’s potency before using the vaccine. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Shelf Life after Reconstitution, Thawing, or Opening: Do not use if not used within 30 minutes of reconstitution. Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration date is used first. NOTE: all materials used for administering live virus vaccines should be burned, boiled, or autoclaved prior to disposal. MCV4: Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Serogroups A, C, Y, W-135 Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Special Instructions for Reconstitution of MENVEO® (Novartis): MENVEO is supplied in two vials that must be combined prior to administration. MENVEO must be prepared for administration by reconstituting the MENA lyophilized conjugate vaccine component with the MENCYW-135 liquid conjugate vaccine component. Using a graduated syringe, withdraw the entire contents of the vial of MENCYW-135 liquid conjugate vaccine component and inject into the MENA lyophilized conjugate vaccine component vial. Invert the vial and shake well until the vaccine is dissovled and then withdraw 0.5mL of reconstituted product. The reconstituted MENVEO vaccine should be used immediately, but may be held at or below 77˚F (25˚C) for up to 8 hours. For intramuscular injection only. DO NOT administer MENVEO intravenously, subcutaneously, or intradermally. Instructions for Use: Follow manufacturer’s directions. Menactra vaccine is a clear to slightly turbid liquid. Shelf Life after Opening: The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. Special Instructions: Vaccine should be injected by the intramuscular route. Do not administer intradermally, subcutaneously, or intravenously. Following reconstitution, the MENVEO Rotate stock so that the vaccine vaccine is a clear, colorless solution, with the shortest expiration date is used first. free from visible foreign particles. PCV13: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (13-Valent) Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. Shelf Life after Opening: The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. Special Instructions: This vaccine is a suspension containing adjuvant and should not be used if the particles cannot be resuspended after vigorous shaking. Do not use if particulate matter or discoloration is found. Instructions for Use: Vaccine should appear as a homogenous white suspension after vigorous shaking. The vaccine should Rotate stock so that the vaccine be administered intramuscularly only. with the shortest expiration date is used first. Follow manufacturer’s directions. PPSV23: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (Polyvalent) Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Storage Requirements: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store unopened and opened vials at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on vial or container. Do not use after the expiration date shown on the label. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. IPV: Inactivated Polio Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Store as follows: Vaccine: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Protect from light at all times, since such exposure may inactivate the virus. Diluent: May be refrigerated or stored at room temperature 68˚ to 77˚F (20˚ to 25˚C). Do not freeze diluent or expose to freezing temperatures. • MMRV: Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Vaccine: Use transport container that maintains temperature between -58˚F and +5˚F (-50˚C and -15˚C). DO NOT ship with dry ice. Should be delivered within 3 days of shipment. Diluent: May be shipped with vaccine. DO NOT store diluent in freezer. • Mumps Virus Vaccine, • Rubella Virus Vaccine Instructions for Use: Follow manufacturer’s directions. Shelf Life After Opening: Single-Dose Vials: The vaccine should be administered shortly after withdrawal from the vial. A clear, colorless solution. The vaccine is used directly as supplied. No dilution or reconstitution needed. Multi-dose Vials: Unused portions of multi-dose vials should be refrigerated at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C) and used until expiration date is reached, if not contaminated. Special Instructions: Do not inject intravenously. Intradermal or intravascularly administration. Rotate stock so that the vaccine with the shortest expiration datel is used first. Rotavirus Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Diluent: The diluent may be stored at a controlled room temperature 68˚ to 77˚F (20˚ to 25˚C). Do not freeze. Do not use if the diluent has been frozen. Reconstitute only with accompanying diluent. Do not mix Rotarix with other vaccines or solutions. ROTARIX Storage after Reconstitution: Special instructions for ROTARIX should be administered Reconstitution: Remove vial cap Condition upon Arrival*: within 24 hours of reconstitution. It may and push transfer adapter onto Should not have been frozen or be stored refrigerated at 35˚ to 46˚F vial (lyophilized vaccine). Shake exposed to freezing temperatures. (2˚ to 8˚C) or at room temperature up diluent in oral applicator (white, to 77˚F (25˚C), after reconstitution. Do turbid suspension). Connect oral Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about not use the reconstituted vaccine if not applicator to transfer adapter. Push the condition of the material at the used within 24 hours. Do not freeze. Do plunger of oral applicator to transfer time of delivery, you should: not use if the vaccine has been frozen. diluent into vial. Suspension will 1) immediately place material in Do not freeze or expose to freezing appear white and turbid. Withdraw recommended storage; and temperatures. Protect from light. vaccine into oral applicator. Twist 2) notify your health service region. Shelf Life: Check expiration date on and remove the oral applicator. Storage Requirements: Do not use a needle, for oral tube or container. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. administration only. Instructions for Use: FOR ORAL Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Shelf Life after Opening: USE ONLY. DO NOT INJECT. ROTARIX is available as a vial of After opening use immediately. lyophilized vaccine, a pre-filled oral RotaTeq: RotaTeq is a ready-to-use applicator of liquid diluent with a Special Instructions: liquid dose administered orally. plunger stopper, and a transfer Administer dose by gently squeezing Rotate stock so that the vaccine adapter for reconstitution. with the shortest expiration date is liquid into infant’s mouth toward the used first. For information regarding inner cheek until dosing tube is empty. ROTARIX Storage before RotaTeq stability under conditions Reconstitution: RotaTeq is a pale, yellow clear liquid other than those recommended, Vials: Store vials of lyophilized that may have a pink tint. call 1-800-MERCK-90. ROTARIX refrigerated at 35˚ to 46˚F Rotarix: FOR ORAL USE ONLY. (2˚ to 8˚C). Protect vials from light. DO NOT INJECT. TIV: Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine QIV: Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Shipping Requirements: Should be shipped in insulated container. Maintain temperature at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). Do not freeze or expose to freezing temperatures. Condition upon Arrival*: Should not have been frozen or exposed to freezing temperatures. Refrigerate upon arrival. * If you have any questions about the condition of the material at the time of delivery, you should: 1) immediately place material in recommended storage; and 2) notify your health service region. Storage Requirements: Shelf Life after Opening: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Multi-dose Vials: The vaccine Store at 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C). should be administered shortly Do not freeze. after withdrawal from the vial. Unused portions of multi-dose Shelf Life: vials should be refrigerated at Formulated for use during current 35˚ to 46˚F (2˚ to 8˚C) and used influenza season. until expiration date is reached, if not contaminated. Instructions for Use: Shake the Manufacturer-Filled Syringes: syringe or single-dose vial before Sterile until removal of hub cap. administering the vaccine. Shake the multi-dose vial each time before Special Instructions: withdrawing the vaccine. Inject Rotate stock so that the vaccine intramuscularly, do not inject with the shortest expiration date is intravenously, intradermally, or used first. DO NOT use after the subcutaneously. expiration date shown on the label. Adapted from: • Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccine Management. Recommendations for Storage and Handling of Selected Biologicals, June 2005. www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vac_mgt_book.htm (accessed September 28, 2007). • MERCK & Co., Inc., GARDASIL® [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine] (Whitehouse Station, NJ, June 2006). www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/g/gardasil/gardasil_pi.pdf (accessed September 28, 2007). • MERCK & Co., Inc., RotaTeq® [Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral, Pentavalent] (Whitehouse Station, NJ, February 2006). www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/r/rotateq/rotateq_pi.pdf (accessed September 28, 2007). • MERCK & Co., Inc., ProQuad® [Measels, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Oka/Merck) Virus Vaccine Live] (Whitehouse Station, NJ, July 2006). www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/p/proquad/proquad_pi.pdf (accessed September 28, 2007).