Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2021
Canada's change to Pfizer vaccine storage temperature has major implications on rollout
19 May 2021 - Health Canada now recommends storing Pfizer vaccine at fridge temperatures for up to 1 month.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can now be stored at typical refrigerator temperatures in Canada for weeks longer than previously thought, which could have major implications on the rollout of vaccines across the country and around the world.
Health Canada announced Wednesday it had authorised a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to allow the vaccine to be stored at temperatures of between 2 C and 8 C for up to a month — up from the previous five days.
