Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Pre-filled syringes should be stored in the refrigerator horizontally to minimise the resuspension time.
Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine has been frozen.
From a microbiological point of view, once removed from the refrigerator, the vaccine should be used immediately.
Stability data indicate that the vaccine is stable for 96 hours when stored at temperatures from 8°C to 25°C, or 72 hours when stored at temperatures from 0°C to 2°C. At the end of these time periods Prevenar 20 should be used or discarded. These data are intended to guide healthcare professionals in case of temporary temperature excursion only.
Shelf life: 2 years.