Extreme temperatures can make pregnancy tests and birth control less effective. People need to be aware of the risks, especially as climate change leads to more extreme weather events. Store medications in a cool, dry place.
recommends an average shipment temperature no warmer than 86 degrees, noting that peak temperatures shouldn’t exceed 122 degrees and that condoms could be damaged if they are stored at above 104 degrees for an extended period of time.
“It’s on our radar, and it’s on the radar of our partners as well,” said Cristina Parker, the fund’s communications director. “This definitely has an impact on our budget, no doubt.”
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