What is the Vaccine Cold Chain?

Correctly apply the multi-dose vial policy (MDVP) to safely handle opened multi-dose vials

Using the Multi-Dose Vial Policy

Arrange vaccines and diluents inside the refrigerator so they are not exposed to damaging temperatures

Using Top-Opening Refrigerators With Baskets

Use vaccine vial monitors (VVMs) to determine when to use and discard vaccines

How to Read a VVM

Describe the three types of vaccine refrigerators found in health facilities

3 Types of Refrigerators Found in Health Facilities

Cold Chain

Calculating Storage Requirements for Vaccines

To protect vaccines, they must be kept within specific temperature ranges. This is why immunization programs depend on a reliable cold chain.