Quick reference guide
Our quick reference guide provides guidance on how to transport vaccines using coolboxes. We also signpost to other resources on this page.
Other resources
A variety of other resources exist to help guide on the correct transport of vaccines whilst maintaining the cold-chain; these include:
The Green Book
The Green Book (Chapter 3) provides essential detailed guidance for maintaining the vaccine cold chain
Manufacturer's instructions
The cool life of cool boxes varies between manufacturers, and is affected by how the box is used, so local evaluation of suitability will be needed. If frozen cool packs are to be used take care to ensure the vaccine cannot become frozen during transport.
We’ve created a library of instructions from individual manufacturer’s that you can find below.
- Using CorrMed Cool Bags for Vaccine Storage
- Using Versapak PYTB2 coolbox for vaccine storage
- Using Peli CoolGuard Cold Storage boxes
- Using Nomad Coolboxes for vaccine storage
Change history
- Coolbox guide updated to state vials may only be returned if there is evidence from temperature monitoring that the cold chain has been maintained
- Content reviewed and accurate
- Content reviewed and accurate
- Content reviewed and accurate
- Published