COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Handling
- All vaccine doses administered must be entered into LINKS within 24 hours and inputted as administered, NOT historical.
- Second-doses are automatically ordered, matching the first amount of doses given.
- To request additional vaccine, complete the Vaccine Request Form.
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The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit is a comprehensive guide that reflects best practices for vaccine storage and handling from Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and scientific studies.
The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated with a COVID-19 Vaccine Addendum with information on storage and handling best practices for COVID-19 vaccines. This addendum will be updated with specific storage and handling information for each COVID-19 product. Click the Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit image to view, download, and print.
COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Handling Quick Reference Guide |
- Health Alert Network Message 21-32: Provider Ordering of COVID-19 Vaccine in LINKS
- Health Alert Network Message 21-04: Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines Receiving & Storage from Direct Delivery
- Health Alert Network Message 21-03: Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines Receiving & Storage from Morris & Dickson
These storage and handling fact sheets illustrate best practices for both refrigerated and frozen vaccines. Written in plain language, they include assessments to reinforce key points.
Temperature Monitoring Best Practices for Refrigerated Vaccines (Feb 2018)
Temperature Monitoring Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines (Feb 2018)
Storage Best Practices for Refrigerated Vaccines (Feb 2018)
Storage Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines (Feb 2018)
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You Call the Shots: Vaccine Storage & Handling Module is an interactive, web-based module which provides learning opportunities, self-test practice questions, reference and resource materials, and an extensive glossary. Continuing education credit is available.