Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine could soon be delivered at temperatures 50 degrees warmer than currently required if Australia follows the US’s lead to ease the rollout.
The potential change in storage temperature requirements is being considered as the federal health department confirmed that 25 Pfizer vaccine vials – at least 125 doses – were spoiled at St Vincent’s care services in Werribee because it was not possible to verify their temperature had been maintained.
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