Vaccine Storage and Handling
Recommendations and Guidelines
Proper vaccine storage and handling practices play a very important role in protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.Resources on Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Keys to Storing and Handling Your Vaccine Supply is a video designed to decrease vaccine storage and handling errors and preserve the nation's vaccine supply by demonstrating to immunization providers the recommended best practices for storage and handling of vaccines. (Video is a winner of the Winter/Spring 2014 Web Health Award) May 2014
- These storage and handling fact sheets illustrate best practices for both refrigerated and frozen vaccines. Written in plain language, they include assessments to reinforce key points. While they are CDC-developed and branded fact sheets, each contains an area where you can insert your agency’s logo.
- Vaccine Temperature Best Practices for Refrigerated Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F)[2 pages] JUNE 2016
- Vaccine Temperature Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F)[2 pages] MAY 2014
- Vaccine Storage Best Practices for Refrigerated Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F)[2 pages] JUNE 2016
- Vaccine Storage Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F)[2 pages] MAY 2014
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for health care providers on vaccine storage and handling recommendations and best practice strategies. The Toolkit includes guidance on managing and storing vaccine inventory, using and maintaining storage unit and temperature monitoring equipment, preparing for emergency situations, and training staff. (June 2016)
- You Call the Shots: Vaccine Storage and Handling Module is an interactive, web-based module which provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. Continuing education credit is available. (Feb 2013)
- These example vaccines labels can be used to organize vaccines within the storage unit. Referenced in the storage and handling toolkit. (Aug 2016)
- Provider's Role: Importance of Vaccine Admin. & Storage
Includes vaccine administration, timing and spacing of vaccine does, observation of precautions and contraindications, management of vaccine side effects, etc. - Vaccines for Children Program: Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management. Report and recommendations released by HHS Office of Inspector General following a routine assessment of the Vaccines for Children program. (Jun 2012)
- Packing Vaccines for Transport During Emergencies[2 pages]
Do you know how to protect your vaccines during equipment failures, power outages, natural disasters? This document illustrates how to pack your refrigerated vaccines during emergency situations to prevent compromising vaccine storage conditions and damage to your vaccine supply.
Additional Resources for Vaccine Storage and Handling
Note: Storage and handling information in previously published CDC documents, including the 12th Edition Pink Book, may be superseded by the materials listed in above section on this page. If inconsistencies are seen, follow newer guidelines in toolkit or more recently dated materials.
- Vaccine Administration and Storage and Handling Resources Guide[1 page]
- Contact Information for State and Local Health Department Immunization Programs
- Immunization Action Coalition
- Storage and Handling Resources
Refrigerator Temperature Logs (Fahrenheit)(Celsius), Freezer Temperature Logs, Checklist for Safe Storage and Handling, Don't Be Guilty of These Errors in Storage & Handling, Do Not Unplug Sign... - Manufacturer Product Information
Package inserts
- Storage and Handling Resources
- Manufacturer/Distributor Contact Information[2 pages] (Updated June 2016)
- Pink Book Chapter on Vaccine Storage and Handling
See note above about referencing this document. - National Institute of Standards and Technology: Vaccine Storage and Handling Research
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