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Vaccine storage Vaccine Storage
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Overview Vaccine Storage Basics Training Maintaining Temperatures
Storage & Handling Multi-dose Vials
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Vaccine Storage – The Basics
Designated and trained staff Adhering to protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures in the practice setting Maintain vaccine potency and minimize waste
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Vaccine Storage – The Basics
Maintain required fridge temperatures Organization and placement of vaccine supply and maintain optimal handling practices Contingency planning for refrigerator malfunctions and electricity disruptions
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Designated Staff & Staff Training
Health care providers storing and handling publicly-funded vaccines require knowledge: Importance of cold chain How to recognize a cold chain incident The appropriate action to be taken in the event of a vaccine exposure Vaccine storage and handling practices
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Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
Can be obtained: Online: From your local public health unit.
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Maintaining Potency of Vaccines
Always store between +2 ͦ C and +8 ͦ C Notify NWHU of vaccine exposures outside recommended storage temps Avoid freezing of vaccines and diluents Keep vaccine/diluents under cold chain, remove and prepare right before administration
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Maintaining Temperatures
Know functions and components of the vaccine refrigerator Modify, stabilize and maintain temperature between +2 and +8 ͦC Ensure refrigerator capacity Keep the door tightly closed and reduce number of openings
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Maintaining Temperatures
Ensure the refrigerator is optimally placed Be aware of seasonal variations in room temperature Perform regular maintenance Prevent accidental shut off or unplugging
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Maintaining Temperatures
Fill drawers, lower shelves, and door with water bottles Keep ice packs in the freezer for use during transport or refrigerator malfunction Have a contingency plan
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Storage and Handling Vaccine must be kept secured
Insulated vaccine container(s) with packing material and a temperature monitoring device is on hand
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Storage and Handling Cold chain materials available:
How to monitor refrigerator temperature magnet Protect your vaccine, Protect your patients poster Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
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Storage and Handling Store in the middle of internal shelves
Organize vaccine by product, and store in original packaging Leave space between vaccine products and packages Check expiry dates regularly – never store expired vaccine Rotate Stock
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Storage and Handling Protect vaccines from sunlight and fluorescent light Use vaccine previously exposed to a cold chain incident first (if cleared) Remove vaccine from refrigerator right before immediate use
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Storage and Handling Never leave vaccine on the counter or floor
Do not store anything other than vaccines and medications that require refrigeration in the vaccine storage unit
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Multi-dose Vials Mark/date the vial when it was opened
Return unused vaccine to the refrigerator immediately after drawing up the required dose Aseptic technique for withdrawal of vaccine must be followed at all times Discard within 30 days or as per the manufacturer’s instructions indicated in the product monograph
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