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 (351.34 KB) .pdf
Vaccine Storage and Handling Incident Response Worksheet (336.84 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Celsius - Refrigerator (845.12 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Celsius - Freezer (630.91 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Celsius - Ultra Cold (269 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Refrigerator (558.31 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Freezer (566.29 KB) .pdf
Temperature Log - Fahrenheit - Ultra Cold (254.22 KB) .pdf
Data Logger Information
VFC Program Data Logger Memorandum (71.85 KB) .pdf
VFC Program Data Logger Requirements (95.22 KB) .pdf
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Configure Temperature Alarm Settings (163.03 KB) .pdf
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Initial Set-up (317.37 KB) .pdf
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Daily Use (197.01 KB) .pdf
Log Tag VFC 400 Instructions - Alarm Procedures (195.27 KB) .pdf
Program Links
CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
Handling a Temperature Excursion in Your Vaccine Unit
Packing Vaccines for Transport during Emergencies