ACIP Nod For Novavax’s COVID Vaccine Comes With Criticism On Lack Of Expiration Date Packaging
Executive Summary
Providers will have to look up the expiration date for vials of the protein-based vaccine on a website because it is not printed on the carton or packaging; omission sparks ACIP members’ frustrations with FDA and manufacturers about inadequate packaging for some other recently authorized vaccines.
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