Additional material
Using COVID-19 vaccines during hot weather
Higher temperatures increase risks to safe vaccine use and storage. To minimise effects: control ambient temperature, assess risks, and mitigate against them.
Quality Improvement Alert – Cold Chain Management of COVID-19 Vaccines
An SPS quality improvement alert to highlight the requirements for safe and effective cold storage of COVID-19 vaccines
Using CorrMed Cool Bags for Vaccine Storage
Information and guidance on the use of CorrMedCoolboxes. Refers to storage for all vaccines across all care settings.
Receiving and storing COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna at PCN designated Sites
Standard Operating Procedure for PCN designated sites receiving and storing the Moderna Spikevax® COVID-19 Vaccine
Unpacking of frozen COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna and transfer to fridges to thaw in Trusts and Vaccination Centres
A standard operating procedure for unpacking frozen COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna and transferring them to fridges to thaw is provided.
Receiving frozen COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna in Trusts and Vaccination Centres
Instructions for receiving frozen Moderna vaccines are provided.
Maintaining the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain
Correct storage of the vaccine ensures its efficacy and the cold chain must be maintained during storage and transportation
Storage requirements for each COVID-19 Vaccine
Specific requirements must be adhered to for each vaccine as per the MHRA information for health care professionals. We've summarised key requirements.
Transporting COVID-19 vaccines whilst maintaining the cold chain
Correct transportation of COVID-19 vaccines must be undertaken to maintain the cold-chain
Managing temperature excursions for COVID-19 vaccines
Correct cold chain management will prevent temperature excursions. Where they do occur, set actions should be undertaken to gather information and seek advice.