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Valuing Vaccines: The Importance of Vaccine Storage

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As a leading topic of discussion in today’s world, vaccines and immunizations are known as one of the most significant subjects of debate in the public health community. Vaccines are responsible for not only saving millions of lives every year but are the reason behind the elimination of major diseases such as small pox.

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The Effects of Humidity on Pharmaceuticals

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Humidity is often associated with frizzy hair and headaches, but varying humidity levels can have more serious consequences on lifesaving drugs. While there are a lot of moving parts that go into producing medications, maintaining safety and potency through climate control is a responsibility that lies within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Autoclaves in Action: Supplying Sterilization and Strength

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Working with a combination of steam, pressure and time, autoclaves are used to disinfect and sterilize a variety of materials. Harmful microorganisms cannot just simply be cleaned with soap and water, but when exposed to temperatures of 121 °C (205 °F) and above at high pressure they are quickly destroyed. The harsh environment of an autoclave can also strengthen some materials, making it a necessity to ensuring safety in diverse industries.

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