PTCB Sample Question 5 | PTCE Sample Question

All of the following vaccines can be stored in a refrigerator EXCEPT:

a. Influenza
b. Hep B
c. Rotavirus
d. HZV

Answer: (d). CDC Vaccine Storage Recommendations List:

Vaccines Require To Be Stored In Referigerator (2 to 8 degrees C):

1. HepA
2. HepB
3. HepA-HepB
4. Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
5. Hib-HepB
6. HPV (Human papilloma virus)
7. Influenza
8. Meningococcal-combinations
9. MMRa* (Measles, mumps, rubella)
10. Pneumococcal
11. Rotavirus
12. Any diphtheria/tetanus toxoid, pertussis combination

Vaccines Require To Be Stored In Freezer (-50 to -15 degrees C):

1. VAR Varicella
2. HZV (Herpes Zoster Vaccine)
3. MMRa (Measles, mumps, rubella)
4. MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella)