Get Nc Immunization Program Refrigerator Vaccines Temperature Storage Log 2013-2024

If not secured properly, unit doors pose a particular risk to maintaining appropriate internal temperatures of vaccine storage units. Studies find most units work best when placed in an area with standard indoor room temperatures, usually between 20° C and 25° C (68° F and 77° F).

Generally, refrigerated vaccines should be stored between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F), while frozen vaccines typically require temperatures of -15°C (5°F) or colder.

Store diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Do not freeze vaccine or expose to freezing temperatures. If the vaccine has been exposed to inappropriate conditions/temperatures or handled improperly: Store the vaccine at the appropriate temperature.

Vaccines licensed for refrigerator storage should be stored at 2°C-8°C (36°F-46°F).

Vaccine Storage Equipment Refrigerator unit must maintain temperatures between 36° to 46°F (2° and 8°C) year-round. Freezer unit should maintain temperatures between -58°F and 5°F (-50°C and -15°C).

Vaccines licensed for refrigerator storage should be stored at 2°C-8°C (36°F-46°F). Liquid vaccines containing an aluminum adjuvant permanently lose potency when exposed to freezing temperatures.

Stabilizing Temperatures Befoe using a unit for vaccine storage, the minimum and maximum temperatures each workday for two to seven days should be checked and recorded. If temperatures cannot be recorded digitally, they should be checked and recorded a minimum of two times each workday.

Refrigerators should maintain temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Freezers should maintain temperatures between -50°C and -15°C (-58°F and +5°F). Refrigerator or freezer thermostats should be set at the factory-set or midpoint temperature, which will decrease the likelihood of temperature excursions.