Vaccine Expiration Date and Beyond-Use Date or Time Video Series
he Public Health Foundation (PHF), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has developed a three-part instructional video series on vaccine expiration dates and beyond-use dates or times (BUDs).
Training the immunization workforce on the importance of ongoing monitoring of vaccine expiration dates and BUDs is crucial for inventory management and helps ensure the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Proper vaccine storage and handling are critical to ensure communities are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The mishandling and improper administration of vaccines can result in significant financial losses for clinics due to wasted vaccines. This can also cause decreased patient confidence in vaccines when individuals need to be re-vaccinated.
These instructional videos are designed to advise programmatic and clinical immunization staff about vaccine expiration dates and BUDs and explain the difference between the two dates. The series includes:
- What is a Vaccine Expiration Date?
- What is a Vaccine Beyond-Use Date or Time?
- The Difference Between a Vaccine Expiration Date and Beyond-Use Date or Time
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