This chapter covers the safe storage of vaccines. Ensuring that the vaccines we give are safe and effective is fundamental for all those involved in vaccination services. This topic is detailed in Chap. 3 of the Green Book (UKHSA online). This chapter covers the practical application of the guidance including the following:  • The factors affecting vaccine stability and potency  • Reasons for vaccine wastage  • Implications of poor vaccine storage  • Good practice in vaccine storage

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Vaccine Storage: “The Cold Chain”

  • Laura Craig,
  • Michelle Falconer

摘要

This chapter covers the safe storage of vaccines. Ensuring that the vaccines we give are safe and effective is fundamental for all those involved in vaccination services. This topic is detailed in Chap. 3 of the Green Book (UKHSA online). This chapter covers the practical application of the guidance including the following:  • The factors affecting vaccine stability and potency  • Reasons for vaccine wastage  • Implications of poor vaccine storage  • Good practice in vaccine storage