What is the Vaccine Cold Chain?

New Vaccine Introduction

Calculating Cold Chain Capacity for Vaccine Storage

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

Using Top-Opening Refrigerators With Baskets

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

Arranging Vaccines Inside Any Refrigerator

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

Using the Multi-Dose Vial Policy

Perform a shake test when vaccines have been exposed to freezing temperatures

How to Do a Shake Test

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