Based on stability assessment studies, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a shelf life extension for the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine from 3 months to 4.5 months when refrigerated at proper temperatures.

Janssen Storage and Handling Requirements

• Can be refrigerated for up to 4.5 months
• 2.0°C to 8.0°C
• 36.0°F to 46.0°F
• Do not refreeze

Providers can check for updated expiration dates for their Janssen vaccine by scanning the QR code or entering the lot number on the Janssen Expiry Checker.

Please use this job aid to help you update the expiration date in ASIIS for doses that have already been “received” into the ASIIS inventory. 

For other information on the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, providers can go to the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine website, or the CDC Janssen COVID-19 vaccine resources page.