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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Storage and Beyond-Use Date Tracking Labels 

Use this guidance and materials for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine products: 

Ages: 6 months through 

4 years 

Multiple-dose vial: 

yellow cap and yellow label

Ages: 5 through 

11 years 

Single-dose vial: 

blue cap and blue label

Ages: 12 years and older 

Single-dose vial: gray cap and gray label

Plastic Manufacturer-filled syringe 

Glass Manufacturer-filled syringe 

ULTRA-COLD FREEZER

 Store SDV, MDV, and Plastic 

MFS between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the 

expiration date 

 Protect from light

 Do not shake

REFRIGERATOR

 Store Glass MFS with pink 

stripe between 2C and 8C 

(36F and 46F) until the 

expiration date

 Store SDV, MDV, and Plastic 

MFS between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 

weeks. 

 Protect from light

 Do not shake

Best Practices 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in multiple dose vials, 

single-dose vials and plastic manufacturer-filled syringes 

should be: 

 Stored at ultra-cold frozen temperatures until the expiration 

date. Use storage labels to help staff easily identify the correct 

product based on the recipient’s age. 

 Stored at refrigerated temperatures for up to 10 weeks. Use 

these tracking labels to identify when the beyond-use date for 

refrigerated storage has been reached. 

 Do NOT use vaccine after the beyond-use date or expiration 

date, whichever comes first. .

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in glass 

manufacturer-filled syringes should be:

 Stored at refrigerated temperatures until the expiration date. 

 Do NOT freeze.

Transport in a portable ultra-cold freezer, refrigerator 

or container qualified to maintain the appropriate 

temperatures with a digital data logger to monitor the 

temperature for up to 12 cumulative hours.
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated 2023-2024 Formula Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - Ages: 6 months through 4 years

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 6 months through 

4 years

Note when (time) the vial is first 

punctured and use within 12 hours.

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after 12 hours. 

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 6 months through 

4 years

Note when (time) the vial is first 

punctured and use within 12 hours.

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after 12 hours. 

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 6 months through 

4 years

Note when (time) the vial is first 

punctured and use within 12 hours.

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after 12 hours. 

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Ages: 6 months through 4 years

Lot number(s):

Today’s date: / /

Use by Date*: / / Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Ages: 6 months through 4 years

Lot number(s):

Today’s date: / /

Use by Date*: / / Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Ages: 6 months through 4 years

Lot number(s):

Today’s date: / /

Use by Date*: / / Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

Diluent Required

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.
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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated 2023-2024 Formula Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - Ages: 5 through 11 years

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Use the single-dose vial for 

ONE recipient. 

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after withdrawing 

ONE dose. 

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Use the single-dose vial for 

ONE recipient. 

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after withdrawing 

ONE dose. 

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Use the single-dose vial for 

ONE recipient. 

Discard vial and any remaining 

vaccine after withdrawing 

ONE dose. 

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Ages: 5 through 11 years

Lot number(s):

Lot number(s):

Lot number(s):

Today’s date: / /

Today’s date: / /

Today’s date: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.
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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated 2023-2024 Formula Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - Ages: 12 years and older

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between -90°C and -60°C 

(-130°F and -76°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 12 years and older

 Single-Dose Vials

 Plastic Manufacturer-Filled Syringes

Use the single-dose vial or manufacturerfilled syringe for ONE recipient. 

Discard vial or syringe 

after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Single-Dose Vials

 Plastic Manufacturer-Filled Syringes

Use the single-dose vial or manufacturerfilled syringe for ONE recipient. 

Discard vial or syringe 

after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Single-Dose Vials

 Plastic Manufacturer-Filled Syringes

Use the single-dose vial or manufacturerfilled syringe for ONE recipient. 

Discard vial or syringe 

after administering. 

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

BEYOND-USE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) for up to 10 weeks.

Ages: 12 years and older

Ages: 12 years and older

Ages: 12 years and older

Lot number(s):

Lot number(s):

Lot number(s):

Today’s date: / /

Today’s date: / /

Today’s date: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Use by Date*: / /

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 

2023-2024 

Vaccine

No Diluent Required

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

*Vaccine must be used within 10 weeks. 

Do NOT use after this date.

 Single-dose Vials

 Manufacturer-Filled Syringes

 Single-dose Vials

 Manufacturer-Filled Syringes

 Single-dose Vials

 Manufacturer-Filled Syringes
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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

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Updated 2023-2024 Formula 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Updated 2023-2024 Formula Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - Ages: 12 years and older

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

STORAGE 

LABEL

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Store vaccine between 2°C and 8°C 

(36°F and 46°F) until the expiration date.

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Ages: 12 years and older

 Glass Manufacturer-Filled Syringes 

Use the manufacturer-filled syringe for ONE recipient.

Do NOT freeze.

Discard syringe after administering. 

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required

Updated 2023-2024 Vaccine

No Diluent Required