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Why must skin disinfectants be allowed to evaporate before Priorix is injected?

Name: Why must skin disinfectants be allowed to evaporate before Priorix is injected?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:56:41.871Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Alcohol and other skin disinfectants must be allowed to evaporate before Priorix is injected because they can inactivate the vaccine’s attenuated viruses.

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Priorix powder and solvent for solution for injection in a pre-filled syringeGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 32Document updated 2 January 2026

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