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The Covid-19 Vaccine Race
Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna have now both applied for emergency FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccines. The F.D.A. is expected to review and make decisions on the applications within the next few weeks.
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 Vaccine Storage: What You Need to Know
In order maintain efficacy of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, it must be stored in ultra-low freezers at around -70°C (-94°F). For reference dry ice is ~-78.3°C, and according to the CDC (U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention), some common vaccines such as the ones for HPV(b), HepA/B, and MenB(b) are stored at temperatures ranging from 2°C-8°C (36°F-46°F) with explicit instructions to not freeze.
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Powering Vaccine Refrigerators with Battery Backup Systems
With an aging power grid in the US, and power outages increasing in frequency, the healthcare industry is experiencing rising costs due to these occurrences. One area in which expenses have had the highest increase is in the loss of temperature sensitive vaccines.
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Many pharmacies have begun to notice a change in the types of medications moving through their inventory. A growing number of newer therapies..
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Ultra-Low Lab Freezers & Backup Power
Ultra-Low Freezers or ULT typically have a temperature of -45C to -86C. These are also known as minus 80 freezers.
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Power Outage Impact at Hospitals
When a hospital experiences a power outage, it encounters significant challenges that impact patient care, medical equipment, and overall operations. High-risk surgeries may be jeopardized due to inadequate lighting, and vital medical equipment in units like intensive care may cease to function.
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VFC Provider Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements
VFC providers must comply with specific requirements and activities relating to the storage and handling of vaccines. Appropriate actions of these requirements depend on the correct equipment, conforming to policies that are implemented by the state, and keeping up to date on your vaccine temperatures. Failure to comply with these can result in millions of dollars worth of vaccines being lost.
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California Wildfires and Power Outages
As many know, California has been unfortunate this year with the 6,190 fires totaling 198,815 acres of burnt up land. These fires are still going on today leaving many without power, food, water, and even their homes. Firefighters tirelessly and nonstop try to combat these raging blazes in an attempt to save millions of people and homes. Hospitals are scrambling in order to find running refrigerators and freezers in order to keep medications safe.
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How to Prepare a Vaccine
Vaccine preparation is important in order to make sure that the patient remains safe during the process. There are a few tips to remember when handling vaccines. Make sure to prepare the vaccine away from a space that could potentially contaminate the vaccine.
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