Maximizing Use of Multidose Vials
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There are 10 doses in each multidose vial. To help ensure that you’re able to retrieve all 10 doses, we’ve outlined a few tips below.
Tip #1
Use a small syringe: 0.5mL or 1.0 mL
Tip #2
Use the recommended needle size: 22 to 25 gauge
Tip #3
If a vacuum is felt when extracting a dose, introduce a minimal amount of air to prevent over-pressurizing the vial
Tip #4
Introducing too much air into the vial can cause a loss of vaccine and lead to the inability to extract the full 10 doses
Tip #5
Aim for different puncture sites in the vial with each dose
Tip #6
Stand vial upright before withdrawing syringe