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Introduction
- Introduction
Cold Chain
- What Is the Cold Chain?
- Maintaining the Cold Chain
- References
Storage and Handling Plans
- General Recommendations
- Routine Plan
- Emergency Plan
Vaccine Personnel
- Vaccine Coordinators
- Other Staff
- Training
Storage Equipment
- General Requirements
- Backup Equipment
- Equipment Logbooks
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Thermometers
- Cold Chain Monitors
- Vaccine Security
Storage Practices
- Appropriate Storage Conditions
- Locations and Positioning
- Labeling
- Storage Containers
- Non-Vaccine Products
Temperature Monitoring
- Recording Temperatures
- Reviewing Temperature Logs
- Noting Failures & Temperatures
- Maintaining Temperature Logs
- Using Alarm Systems
Storage Troubleshooting
- Inappropriate Storage Conditions
- Malfunctioning Storage Units
- Door Problems
- Thermometer Problems
- Power Outages
- Other Imminent Emergencies
Selected Biologicals

- DT, Td
- Diphtheria-, Tetanus- and    Pertussis- Containing Vaccines
- Hepatitis- Containing Vaccines
- Hib
- HPV
- IPV
- TIV
- LAIV
- Measles-, Mumps-, and Rubella-    Containing Vaccines
- MMRV
- MCV
- MPSV
- PCV
- PPV
- Rotavirus Vaccine
- Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
- Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine

Inventory Management
- Vaccine Access
- Expiration Dates
- Stock Rotation
- Inventory Accounting
- Stock Calculations and Ordering
Vaccine Shipments
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Receiving & Unpacking Shipments
- Transporting to Off-Site Clinics
- Shipping Vaccine
Preparation and Disposal
- Preparation for Administration
- Disposal of Vaccine and Diluent
General Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
  Don't Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling (IAC)
  Handle With Care Poster
  Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage (IAC)
  Routine Vaccine Storage and Handling Plan Worksheet
  Suggested Supplies Checklist for Adult Immunization Clinic (IAC)
  Suggested Supplies Checklist for Pediatric and Adult Immunization Clinic (IAC)
  CDC Vaccine Price List (VFC)
  Vaccine Storage and Handling FAQs
 
Multimedia Training Resources
  Top 10 Storage and Handling Errors Video
  How to Protect Your Vaccine Supply Video
  The Cold Chain Challenge Storage and Handling Game
 
How to Read Thermometers
  How to Read a Fluid-Filled Biosafe Liquid Thermometer
  How to Read a Liquid Minimum/Maximum Thermometer—Print Version
  How to Read a Liquid Minimum/Maximum Thermometer—Animated Version
  How to Read a Chart Recorder—Print Version
  How to Read a Chart Recorder—Animated Version
 
Logs and Records
  Temperature Log for Vaccines (Fahrenheit) (IAC)
  Temperature Log for Vaccines (Celsius) (IAC)
  Fahrenheit to Celsius and Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion
  Stock Record (Sample)
  Stock Record
  Tally Sheet (Sample)
  Tally Sheet
 
Warning Signs (can be printed and reproduced)
  Do Not Adjust Controls (English and Spanish)
  Do Not Unplug Version 1 (English)
  Do Not Unplug Version 1 (Spanish)
  Do Not Unplug Version 2 (English)
  Do Not Unplug Version 2 (Spanish)
  Do Not Unplug Version 3 (English)
  Do Not Unplug Version 3 (Spanish)
 
Emergency Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources
  Emergency Vaccine Retrieval and Storage Plan Worksheet
  Emergency Response Worksheet (IAC)
  Emergency Management Internet Resources
 
Routine and Emergency Vaccine Packing and Transport
  Maintaining the Cold Chain During Transport (IAC)
  Chart of Refrigerated/Frozen Pack Needs for Different Climates
  Handling Dry Ice
 
Contacts
  State Immunization Program Contact Information
  State/Territory VFC Coordinators
  VFC: National VFC Program Consultants by Region
  Manufacturer Quality Control Office Telephone Numbers
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