Storage & Handling

Immunizations

• The Provider’s Role in Storage and Handling – http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/vac-admin/providers-role-vacc-admin-storage.htm
• Vaccine Handling Tips – http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3048.pdf
• Checklist – http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3035.pdf  
• Maintaining the cold chain during transportation – http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3049.pdf
• Don’t be guilty of errors – http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3036.pdf
  
  
• Temperature logs
  • Fahrenheit
• Celsius
• Missouri’s Vaccine Management Guidelines
• Missouri’s VFC Refrigerator/Freezer Unit Requirements
• Website listings for certified thermometers and refrigeration units
  
  
• CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Information
  • Storage and Handling Website – http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/storage/default.htm
  • Storage and Handling Toolkit – http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/isd/shtoolkit/splash.html
  • Vaccine Management Guide – http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vac-mgt-book.htm
  • Cold Chain Guidelines – http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5242a6.htm
  • Emergency Procedures Information – http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/storage/vacc-weather-emerg.htm