COVID-19: Shelf life of Convidecia vaccine extended - NPRA
The NPRA has approved an application from Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd, regarding the extension of the shelf life of the COVID-19 vaccine, Convidecia.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Exclusive - Up to 1 million COVID vaccines wasted in Nigeria last month
Many African countries are finding they do not have the capacity to manage the shots, some of which come with a short shelf life.
Wed Dec 08 2021
NPRA approves shelf life extension for Coronavac, Comirnaty vaccines
NPRA has approved the shelf life extension for two COVID-19 vaccines, namely CoronaVac and Comirnaty, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Action may be taken for failure to attend vaccination appointment - Health DG
This was to avoid wastage as the diluted COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could not be stored for use on other days due to its shelf life of not more than six hours.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Vaccines to be distributed to VAC in stages
The procedure was to ensure and maintain the quality of Comirnaty vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech which is temperature sensitive and has a certain shelf life.
Wed Feb 24 2021