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A new problem has emerged with the recent news of multiple COVID vaccines becoming available: the storage and transportation of the vaccines. This complication arises because the vaccines must be stored at below freezing for long term storage and transportation.
The Pfizer COVID vaccine, in particular, must be stored at -70 °C. The result is utilizing cold rooms for long term storage and dry ice for transportation. This presents a unique problem for transportation staff, storage staff and doctors alike, the toxic dangers of CO
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This article will outline the dangers of carbon dioxide as a result of dry ice and IGD’s carbon dioxide detection solutions, both fixed and portable. Dry ice is unique, frozen carbon dioxide and is frequently utilized in numerous sectors, most notably the laboratory and hospitality industries.