Vaccine manufacturer Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to extend the company's coronavirus vaccine shelf life from three months to four-and-a-half months
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 10th June, 2021) Vaccine manufacturer Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday that the US food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to extend the company's coronavirus vaccine shelf life from three months to four-and-a-half months.
"We are pleased to confirm the US Food & Drug Administration has authorized an extension of the shelf life for the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from three months to four-and-a-half months," Johnson & Johnson said in a release.
The FDA made its decision based on data from ongoing studies that have demonstrated that the vaccine remains stable for up to four-and-a-half months when refrigerated at temperatures between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2-8 degrees Celsius).
The company also reiterated the effectiveness and importance of their single-shot vaccine, adding that they plan to continue working with the US government and other health authorities to support the continued use of the vaccine.
