How long until an unrefrigerated dog vaccine fails?

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An unrefrigerated dog vaccine usually fails in about 12 to 24 hours, though it depends on the type. Live attenuated vaccines fail at room temperature in about 24 hours; rabies and hepatitis vaccines last about 1 to 3 weeks unrefrigerated, longer in winter.

Store dog vaccines at about 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, especially live attenuated ones, which lose activity in heat.

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