Nursing · Vaccine Storage
A nurse is educating health workers about the storage of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). Which statement is correct?
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- 1Both stabilized and non-stabilized OPV are the least heat-sensitive vaccines in the immunization program.
- 2OPV must always be kept at -20°C at all times up to administration, even during field day operations.
- 3Non-stabilized OPV can safely be stored at room temperature for up to 1 year without losing potency.
- 4OPV is highly heat-sensitive, but stabilized forms can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 year, or at room temperature for up to 1 month.✓
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OPV is highly heat-sensitive, but stabilized forms can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 year, or at room temperature for up to 1 month.
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