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FDA Extends Shelf Life of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Epoch Times ^ | 07/31/2021 | Tom Ozimek

Posted on 07/31/2021 8:30:13 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to extend the shelf life on Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from four-and-a-half months to six months.

In a July 28 concurrence letter (pdf), the FDA said Johnson & Johnson had provided sufficient data to support the extension of the company’s vaccine to six months, including for already expired batches, provided they have been stored within the required temperature range of between 36–46 degrees Fahrenheit (2–8 degrees Celsius).

Johnson & Johnson said in a statement that it is “pleased” with the FDA’s decision, adding that the pharmaceutical firm had provided the agency with data from ongoing stability assessment studies that have demonstrated the vaccine remains stable at six months if stored at the required temperature.

Health authorities in a number of states have warned that they may be forced to throw out thousands of doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine absent an extension.

The FDA has been reviewing expiration dates on all three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use in the United States, as manufacturers have continued to test batches for stability following their roll-out. Pfizer and Moderna’s two-dose vaccines have a shelf life of six months.

Johnson & Johnson’s one-and-done vaccine was highly anticipated because it could be stored at relatively high temperatures and so facilitated distribution, particularly in developing countries with patchy cold-storage infrastructure.

“A single-shot vaccine that provides this level of protection represents an important tool in the global fight against COVID-19, as we strive to help end this deadly pandemic,” the company said in a statement.

But use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been hurt by several rare potential side effects.

In April, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended states temporarily halt using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine out of caution


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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: civilsuit; fda; johnsonjohnson; liability; shelflife; vaccine; vaxxine
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1 posted on 07/31/2021 8:30:13 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Too much still sitting on the shelf. Profits waning.


2 posted on 07/31/2021 8:31:39 PM PDT by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (Psalm 33:12))
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To: SeekAndFind
as we strive to help end this deadly pandemic

If the pandemic ends Big Pharma loses billions of dollars in profits--no way they want it to end.
3 posted on 07/31/2021 8:32:21 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Still clots fine even past the expiration date.


4 posted on 07/31/2021 8:32:32 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: SeekAndFind

Where’s the Novavax jab?


5 posted on 07/31/2021 8:33:06 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Critical Marx Theory is The SOLUTION....)
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To: SeekAndFind; stars & stripes forever; cgbg; NWFree

Cha-CHING!!!


6 posted on 07/31/2021 8:33:45 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Paladin2
RE: Where’s the Novavax jab?

Don’t Buy Novavax Until Its Covid-19 Vaccine Wins FDA Approval


7 posted on 07/31/2021 8:36:20 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

arbitrarily, sure, why not

its not like its purpose is to help people


8 posted on 07/31/2021 8:37:36 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: cgbg

i saw in something posted here at least nine billionaires were created from the death shot sales


9 posted on 07/31/2021 8:38:33 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Well, the other option is to throw out all the expired doses and lose all that money.

With the shelf life extended, they can now try to foist off questionable vaxxes on anyone who might be left who is willing to take them yet.


10 posted on 07/31/2021 8:39:20 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…..)
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To: Secret Agent Man

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/21/business/covid-vaccine-billionaires/index.html


11 posted on 07/31/2021 8:39:41 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: SeekAndFind

And Damn to Hell any danger!


12 posted on 07/31/2021 8:41:25 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood (https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3804407/posts?q=1&;pag, and that )
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To: cgbg

Then the time to short Moderna will be soon.


13 posted on 07/31/2021 8:42:06 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood (https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3804407/posts?q=1&;pag, and that )
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To: SeekAndFind; Jane Long; ransomnote; SecAmndmt; Secret Agent Man; Jan_Sobieski; bagster; ...

I still wouldn’t trust it even with FDA approval.

I don’t trust the FDA and would see approval of the Covid vax as simply a ploy to con more people into getting it, thinking it’s safe now that it’s been approved, and to make it more eligible for mandating since it’s no longer experimental.

IOW, it is strictly a political move, not one based on the welfare of the populace.


14 posted on 07/31/2021 8:42:49 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…..)
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To: metmom

well realize they are talking about people buying a company stock, as opposed to taking the shot

investment advice versus medical advice on a particular product

either way, personallymi dont want anything to do with it

i would not invest in something that i believe is deadly to those that take it, believing and being marketed to that its actually beneficial to them


15 posted on 07/31/2021 8:45:34 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: metmom
"With the shelf life extended, they can now try to foist off questionable vaxxes on anyone who might be left who is willing to take them yet."

Might as well. It's not as if those people will be able to sue if anything goes wrong.

16 posted on 07/31/2021 8:49:14 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: SeekAndFind

Instructions for use of expired J&J Vaccine: Scrape the green shit off the top of the liquid in the bottle and use on minorities, homeless and Africans.


17 posted on 07/31/2021 8:52:46 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Corrupt Slow Joe Biden is the Bolshevik sock puppet.)
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To: metmom

IOW, it is strictly a political move, not one based on the welfare of the populace.


Nor, health or safety, either!

I wouldn’t trust it, ever, either.


18 posted on 07/31/2021 8:58:09 PM PDT by Jane Long (America, Bless God....blessed be the Nation.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Guess the percentage vaccinated is a lot less than they’re telling people.


19 posted on 07/31/2021 9:03:48 PM PDT by Trillian
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To: SeekAndFind

Basically J&J did their own study on their own product and found they could extend the shelf life several more months. Got it.


20 posted on 07/31/2021 9:27:49 PM PDT by matt04 ( )
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