Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources

Recommendations and Guidelines

At a Glance
refrigerator and freezer for vaccine storage

Proper vaccine storage and handling practices play a very important role in protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine quality is the shared responsibility of everyone, from the time vaccine is manufactured until it is administered.

Resources on Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling

Additional Resources for Vaccine Storage and Handling

Note: Storage and handling information in previously published CDC documents, including the 13th Edition Pink Book, may be superseded by the materials listed in above section on this page. If inconsistencies are seen, follow newer guidelines in toolkit or more recently dated materials.

 

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