National Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn about the guidelines for managing vaccine storage and maintaining the cold chain for safe vaccine administration.
These guidelines provide the standard best practices for managing the storage and handling of vaccines to ensure they remain effective.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed for pharmacists who are responsible for administering vaccines.
What you get
You receive a set of best practices for cold-chain management. This refers to the temperature-controlled supply chain required to keep vaccines effective from the moment they are manufactured until they are administered to a patient.
What it costs you
To follow these guidelines, you will need to invest in proper monitoring equipment to track temperatures.
The catch to know
If there is a break in the cold chain—meaning the temperature moves outside of the required safe range—you are required to report this incident to your local public health authority.
How to apply
- Review the storage and handling requirements.
- Ensure your facility has the necessary monitoring equipment.
- Implement the best practices for temperature management.
- Contact your local public health office if a temperature excursion occurs.