11 Vaccine Refrigerator Setup.pdf
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This is a vaccine refrigerator setup specification document for a Maine state or local health agency. The document outlines technical requirements and procedures for the installation and configuration of vaccine refrigeration equipment. The setup specifications include detailed requirements for refrigerator placement, temperature monitoring, alarm systems, backup power considerations, and safety protocols to ensure proper vaccine storage and preservation. The document appears to serve as a reference guide for procurement specifications or installation standards that bidders must meet when providing vaccine refrigeration solutions or related setup services.
The document establishes minimum performance and operational standards for vaccine refrigerator equipment, including specifications for temperature ranges, storage capacity, monitoring capabilities, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Specific technical details address equipment configuration, electrical requirements, maintenance procedures, and documentation requirements necessary to maintain vaccine integrity and meet state health department standards. This reference material would be essential for vendors bidding on vaccine refrigeration equipment supply or installation contracts to ensure their proposed solutions meet all mandatory technical and operational specifications required by the state.
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Vaccine Refrigerator Setup
Carefully organizing vaccines in a refrigerator helps protect vaccine and facilitates vaccine inventory management. Refrigerate all vaccines except MMRV, Varicella, and Zoster.
www.eziz.org
IMM-963 (12/09)California Department of Public Health, Immunization Branch
Storing Vaccines
Refrigerator-only Unit
Almost all of the space is usable (inside dashed lines).
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DTaP IPVHibHep B
PCV Rota Rota Hep A
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HPV40ºMCV Tdap Flu
DTaP IPVHibHep B
Privately purchased vaccine
VFC Vaccine
VFC Vaccine
VFC Vaccine
No vaccine in doors.
No vaccine in solid plastic trays or containers.
Keep vaccines in their original boxes until you are ready to use them.
Store only vaccine and other medication in vaccine storage units.
No food in refrigerator.
If you have any problems with your refrigerator, keep the refrigerator door shut and notify the California VFC Program.
• VFC Program Office (877) 243-8832 • VFC Field Representative
No vaccine in drawers or on floor of refrigerator.
Keep vaccines with shorter expiration dates to front of shelf.
If you have vaccine that will expire in 3 months or less that you will not be able to use, notify the VFC Program.
Keep temperatures between 35ºF to 46ºF.
Expires in 9 months
Expires in 3 months
Keep baskets 2-3 inches from walls and other baskets.
Place vaccine in breathable plastic mesh baskets and clearly label baskets by type of vaccine.
Separate the VFC vaccine supply from privately purchased vaccine.
Group vaccines by pediatric, adolescent, and adult types.
Above 46ºF is too warm!
Call VFC.
Below 35ºF is too cold!
Call VFC.
Aim for 40º F
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