What is the Vaccine Cold Chain?

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

Using the Multi-Dose Vial Policy

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

What Temperatures Should Vaccines Be?

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

How to Read a VVM

Use a safety box properly to discard used syringes

Using a Safety Box

Stock Management

Using Front-Opening Refrigerators

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