What Happens When a Vaccine Requiring Storage Between 2° and 8°

question 34

Multiple Choice

What happens when a vaccine requiring storage between 2° and 8° C is frozen?

• A) The vaccine must be slowly thawed to the proper temperature before administering.
• B) Vaccines may be kept frozen until 24 hours before administering.
• C) The vaccine may be ineffective and should not be administered.
• D) Freezing the vaccine extends the expiration date by 6 months.

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