US officials extend expiration dates on J&J vaccine doses

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Johnson & Johnson says an FDA review concluded that its vaccine remains safe and effective for up to 4 and a half months, extending its shelf life six weeks. The announcement comes after state officials warned that many unused doses would soon expire.

 

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How convenient, thanks guys 😂

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What’s the point of having expiration dates when they can be changed by those trying to sell overstocked products that have expired? We’re not talking about dairy products here! These things have an expiration date for a reason. What is it and why doesn’t it matter now? Profits?

Delete this tweet and reword it please

aint nobody trust this shit.

This is worded badly. Make it seem like a person getting the vaccine is only safe from getting Covid for 4.5 mos. instead of meaning the dose itself may expire then.

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