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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine shipping and handling guidelines

This guide details user processes and procedures that must be followed upon receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

The nature of this vaccine requires it to be kept at extremely low temperatures during

shipment. To achieve this, multiple dose vials of the frozen vaccine are shipped in insulated

thermal shipping containers containing dry ice. This allows the vaccine to remain frozen at this low temperature.

Authors

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2021

Type

Training

Categories

  • Service delivery

Diseases

  • COVID-19

Topic references

COVAX-PFIZER-BIONTECH

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Checklist for storage, handling, and preparation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 VaccinePfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
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Dry Ice Safety Data SheetPfizer Inc.2020User guideEnglish
Guía operativa sobre el establecimiento de un sistema de cadena de ultrafrío en apoyo del lanzamiento de la vacuna contra la COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTechWorld Health Organization (WHO)2022GuidanceSpanish
Operational guidance on establishing an ultra-cold chain system in support of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine rolloutWorld Health Organization (WHO)2022GuidanceEnglish
Orientação operacional sobre o estabelecimento do sistema de cadeia ultrafria em apoio à implementação da vacina contra a COVID-19 da Pfizer-BioNTechWorld Health Organization (WHO)2020GuidancePortuguese
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and low dead-volume (LDV) syringes and-or needlesPfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine safety data sheetPfizer Inc.2021User guideEnglish
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine shipping and handling guidelinesPfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
Pfizer-Biontech Covid-19 vaccine thermal shipping container dry ice replenishment instructionsPfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
Returning real-time temperature monitor and thermal shipping containerPfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
Safe Handling Guidelines for Dry IcePfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
The Pocket Guide to Preparation & Administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 VaccinePfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
THE S.T.E.P.S. to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination (Your guide to proper storage, handling, and administration for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine)Pfizer Inc.2021TrainingEnglish
Оперативное руководство по созданию системы ультрахолодовой цепи в рамках подготовки к внедрению вакцины от COVID-19 производства компании PfWorld Health Organization (WHO)2022GuidanceRussian
إرشادات التشغيل إلنشاء نظام سلسلة التبريد الفائق لدعم نشر لقاح فايزر بيونتيك المضاد لكوفيد-19World Health Organization (WHO)2022GuidanceArabic