What is the Vaccine Cold Chain?

Describe the three types of vaccine refrigerators found in health facilities

3 Types of Refrigerators Found in Health Facilities

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

Using Top-Opening Refrigerators With Baskets

Use a safety box properly to discard used syringes

Using a Safety Box

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

How to Read a VVM

Stock Management

Using Top-Opening Refrigerators Without Baskets

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