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Maintaining the vaccine cold chain in primary care

17 December 2020A sample policy for maintaining the vaccine cold chain in primary care for local adaptation and adoption.

Using fridges appropriately to store COVID-19 vaccines

5 March 2021Correct storage of COVID-19 vaccines must be undertaken using well set-up, maintained and monitored fridges
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Contact emails for Regional Vaccination Operation Centres

5 March 2021In the event of vaccine temperature excursions, Regional Vaccination Operation Centres may need to be contacted for advice

Managing temperature excursions for COVID-19 vaccines

5 March 2021Correct cold chain management will prevent temperature excursions. Where they do occur, set actions should be undertaken to gather information and seek advice.

Transporting COVID-19 vaccines whilst maintaining the cold chain

5 March 2021Correct transportation of COVID-19 vaccines must be undertaken to maintain the cold-chain

Maintaining the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain

5 March 2021Correct storage of the vaccine ensures its efficacy and the cold chain must be maintained during storage and transportation

Quality Improvement Alert - Cold Chain Management of COVID-19 Vaccines

19 May 2021An SPS quality improvement alert to highlight the requirements for safe and effective cold storage of COVID-19 vaccines

Using COVID-19 vaccines during hot weather

2 June 2021Higher temperatures increase risks to safe vaccine use and storage. To minimise effects: control ambient temperature, assess risks, and mitigate against them.

Ordering, receiving and storing COVID-19 vaccines

19 August 2022Guidance on ordering, receiving and storing COVID-19 vaccines

Transporting COVID-19 vaccines

19 August 2022Guidance on transporting COVID-19 vaccines