I brought my Humira vaccine to work with me to have the injection given to me by a co-worker. When I arrived at my office, I forgot to bring the Humira inside, leaving it in my car, in the shade, with the windows down. I remembered it about 3 hours later. Will the vaccine still be ok to use?
What happens if the Humira vaccine is left unrefrigerated for 3 - 4 hours?
Question posted by forkris on 2 July 2010
Last updated on 31 March 2016 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
31 March 2016
As long as the Humira pre-filled syringe was protected from light it will be fine to use anytime within the next 14 days.
This from the storage instructions of Humira...
"When required a single Humira pre-filled pen may be stored at room temperature (below 25°C) for a maximum period of 14 days, but must be protected from light. Once removed from the refrigerator and stored at room temperature, the pen must be used within 14 days or discarded, even if it is returned to the refrigerator."
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