Using Front-Opening Refrigerators

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Resources

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Use and basic maintenance of cold chain and temperature monitoring equipment
Temperature monitoring chart

For monitoring and recording refrigerator temperatures every day, twice a day

No matter which type of refrigerator your facility uses, it is important to know how to arrange vaccines, diluents, and water packs inside to keep them at the right temperature.