Protecting your vaccine supply is critical. Failure to adhere to recommended specifications for vaccine storage and handling can reduce potency, resulting in an inadequate immune response in the patients. Vaccine quality is the responsibility of all handlers of the vaccine from the time a vaccine is manufactured until administration. To protect inventory and minimize vaccine loss, healthcare providers should develop and routinely review storage and handling plans, provide staff education and exercise plans to respond to improper storage and handling events.
Program Documents
Vaccine Storage and Handling Plan Template
Vaccine Storage and Handling Incident Response Worksheet
Temperature Log - Celsius - Refrigerator
Temperature Log - Celsius - Freezer
Temperature Log - Celsius - Ultra Cold
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Refrigerator
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Freezer
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Ultra Cold
Data Logger Information
VFC Program Data Logger Memorandum
VFC Program Data Logger Requirements
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Configure Temperature Alarm Settings
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Initial Set-up
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Daily Use
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Alarm Procedures
Log Tag Instructions - Initial Set-up
Log Tag Instructions - Alarm Procedures
Log Tag Instructions - Daily Use
Log Tag Instructions - Emailing Files
Log Tag Instructions - Battery Replacement
Program Links
Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit - 2023
Handling a Temperature Excursion in Your Vaccine Unit
Packing Vaccines for Transport during Emergencies