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

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

Cold Chain

Calculating Storage Requirements for Vaccines

Correctly identify and handle vaccines based on their sensitivity to heat, light, or freezing temperatures

What Temperatures Should Vaccines Be?

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