What is the Vaccine Cold Chain?

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Using Front-Opening Refrigerators

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

Arranging Vaccines Inside Any Refrigerator

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

How to Do a Shake Test

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Using Top-Opening Refrigerators Without Baskets

Describe the three types of vaccine refrigerators found in health facilities

3 Types of Refrigerators Found in Health Facilities

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