FDA extends shelf life of J&J vaccine amid concern over expiring doses

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the shelf life of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by a month and a half, a move that helps ease concerns about doses that would soon expire.

The FDA said the shelf life is now four and a half months instead of three months.

"The decision is based on data from ongoing stability assessment studies, which have demonstrated that the vaccine is stable at 4.5 months when refrigerated at temperatures of 36 - 46 degrees Fahrenheit," Johnson & Johnson said in a statement.

The move comes after concern had grown about possibly expiring doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fda-extends-shelf-life-of-jandj-vaccine-amid-concern-over-expiring-doses/ar-AAKUVWC

Hope they're right.

[soothsayer]

1. Hmmm

[SoCalNative]

2. I don't really think that there's any hmmmmm

Expiration dates on medications and the like in this country are grossly overstated and skewed to the pharmaceutical industry and their profits. Just look at the difference between these here vs. European nations if you don't think so.

[jimfields33]

3. I agree. Even headache medicine can go two years beyond but loses a

little effectiveness. No big deal.


But vaccine? Thank goodness I got Pfizer is all I’m saying.

[soothsayer]

4. Ha! Same. I totally believe in other "expired" medicines.

Vaccines seem so perishable. But what do I know (nothing, is the answer).

[jimfields33]

5. Lol. Me too. Last line is me all the way.