Vaccine Storage
Freezer
Refrigerator
Disclaimer: Subject to change due to FDA EUA approvalUPDATED 11/09/21
Thawing
-50.0° C to -15.0° C-58.0° F to 5.0° FStore in freezer for up to 6 monthsUnpunctured vials may be stored between 8.0° C to 25.0° C (46.0° F to77.0° F) for a total of 24 hours
2.0° C to 8.0° C36.0° F to 46.0° FStore in refrigerator for up to 30 days if vial is not puncturedDO NOT REFREEZEUnpunctured vials may be stored between 8.0° C to 25.0° C (46.0°F to 77.0° F) for a total of 24 hours
Thaw in refrigerated conditions between 2.0° C to 8.0° C (36.0° F to46.0° F) for 3 hours ORThaw at room temperature between 15.0° C to 25° C (59.0° F to 77.0° F)for 1 hour and 30 minutesIf thawing in refrigerated conditions, let vials stand at room temp for 15minutes before administering
Maximum 15-dose vial (range 13-15 doses):
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Thaw in refrigerated conditions between 2.0° C to 8.0° C (36.0° F to46.0° F) for 2 hours and 30 minutes ORThaw at room temperature between 15.0° C to 25° C (59.0° F to 77.0° F)for 1 hourIf thawing in refrigerated conditions, let vials stand at room temp for 15minutes before administering
Maximum 11-dose vial (range 10-11 doses):
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Disclaimer: Subject to change due to FDA EUA approval
DosageA multi-dose vial containing a maximum of 11 doses: range 10-11 doses(0.5mL each)
A multi-dose vial containing a maximum of 15 doses: range 13-15 doses
No dilution requiredAfter puncture, vial should be stored between 2.0° C to 25.0° C (36.0° F to77.0° F)Discard punctured vials after 12 hoursEach vial can only be punctured 20 times total
(0.5mL each)
Administration Standard needles and syringesDraw 0.5mL and inject intramuscularly (IM) for primary 2 dose seriesSecond dose due a minimum of 28 days laterFor adults 18 and over, not for childrenPregnant/lactating women can choose to be vaccinated - talk with your
healthcare provider
NDC 80777-273-98
UPDATED 11/09/21
NDC 80777-273-99
Moderna COVID-19Vaccine
Disclaimer: Subject to change due to FDA EUA approval
UPDATED 11/09/21
The storage and handling information found on the Fact Sheet supersedes thestorage and handling information on the carton and vial labels.
Maximum 11-dose vial (range 10-11 doses) will have an all white Carton/label
Maximum 15-dose vial (range 13-15 doses) will have a blue band along the bottom of thecarton/label
Product Cartons/Labels