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Flexible storage and handling for the M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub><\/span>\u00a0(Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live) vaccine<\/strong>
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M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub> has two storage options:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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With M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub><\/span>, you have the option of storing lyophilized vaccine in the fridge or freezer. The M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub><\/span> vaccine contains active ingredients and must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stored between -58o<\/sup>F and +46o<\/sup>F (-50o<\/sup>C to +8o<\/sup>C)<\/span><\/li>
Kept away from exposure to light<\/li>
Checked to ensure temperatures are not colder than -58o<\/sup>F (-50o<\/sup>C) when using dry ice<\/li>
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Store accompanying diluent in the refrigerator at 36o<\/sup>F to 46o<\/sup>F (2o<\/sup>C to 8o<\/sup>C)<\/span> or at room temperature 68o<\/sup>F to 77o<\/sup>F (20o<\/sup>C to 25o<\/sup>C)<\/span>. DO NOT FREEZE the diluent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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a<\/sup>If not administered immediately, reconstituted vaccine may be stored between 36o<\/sup>F to 46o<\/sup>F (2o<\/sup>C to 8o<\/sup>C)<\/span>, protected from light for up to 8 hours. Discard if not used within 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Questions about M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub><\/span> vaccine?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you have questions about the condition of the vaccine at the time of delivery, you should immediately place the vaccine in the recommended storage and call the Merck Vaccine Customer Care Center at 877.VAX.MERCK (877.829.6372).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For general questions, please contact the Merck Vaccine Customer Helpline at 800.MERCK.90 (800.637.2590), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM<\/span> to 7:00 PM<\/span> ET.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Looking to stock M-M-R\u00ae<\/sup>II<\/sub> in your practice?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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