Determine Whether Cold-Chain Equipment Needs Maintenance or Repair

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Resources

Temperature monitoring chart

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

Learn how to analyze data to identify problems with your cold-chain equipment. Maintaining cold-chain equipment is essential to keep vaccines at the right temperature and available for people who come for vaccinations.