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Vaccine Key Storage and Handling Practices
Vaccine Key Storage and Handling Practices
Transporting Vaccines
Transport all vaccines in hard sided, monitored coolers
Temperature must be between 2*C and 8*C during transportation
Check all vaccines for he expiry date
Any expired vaccine products must be returned to the health unit
If your facility is planning a vacation, bring your vaccine to the health unit for safe storage while you are away
Refrigerator Organization
Use of a “new” fridge for your vaccine storage requires an on-site inspection by an SMDHU VPD nurse
Keep full water bottles in the fridge to help maintain the temperature
Group vaccines by type and ensure there is space between vaccines
Do not store vaccine products in the doors or drawers
Place vaccines that will expire first at the front of the refrigerator
All multi dose vials are to be dated once opened
and used by timing specified in product monograph
Temperature Maintenance and Readings
Use a min/max thermometer
Read your temperatures twice a day, every day your facility is open - mark the time of each reading
Velcro closures can help to ensure that fridge door is securely closed for bar/domestic fridges
Change batteries for thermometers twice per year when the clocks change
Defrost freezer at least once a year in bar/domestic fridges
Fridge temperatures will fluctuate during increased fridge access:
Mark your log book with an asterisk when this occurs.
Keep storage and handling guidelines beside vaccine fridge for easy access
Have a back-up plan for vaccine in the event of a power failure
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