Covid-19 is plateauing, and a big part of the reason seems to be the release of multiple vaccines to help curb the virus. Proper storage of the vaccines are essential in their success. The CDC has released the basics for storage for the top 2 vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna. Here are the basics. Download these PDFs for more information.

The Pfizer Vaccine

The Basics

• How is Pfizer vaccine stored? Store vaccine in an ultra-cold freezer, thermal shipping container, or refrigerator. See guidance below for each storage unit.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for returning the thermal shipping container.
• Each thermal shipping container holds up to 5 trays of vaccine. Each tray contains 195 multidose vials (975 doses).
• Use vaccine vials stored in the refrigerator before removing vials from frozen storage.
• Check and record storage unit temperature each workday. See guidance in the PDF below for each type of storage unit. Save storage records for 3 years, unless your jurisdiction requires a longer time period.

The Moderna Vaccine

The Basics

• How is Moderna vaccine stored? Store vaccine in a freezer or refrigerator. See guidance below for each storage unit.
• Each box contains 10 multidose vials (100 doses).
• Use vaccine vials stored in the refrigerator before removing vials from frozen storage.
• This vaccine does not need to be mixed with a diluent before administration.
• Check and record storage unit temperature each workday. See guidance in the PDF below for each type of temperature monitoring device. Save storage records for 3 years, unless your jurisdiction requires a longer time period.