Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Requirements
The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated with a COVID-19 and Mpox Vaccines Addendum with information on Storage and Handling best practices for these vaccines. All COVID-19 and Mpox vaccination providers participating in the specified Vaccination Program must store and handle vaccines under proper conditions to maintain the cold chain as outlined in the toolkit and addendum.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccination provider requirements and resources on enrollment, ordering, and data in support of vaccination visit CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support.
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 toolkit has been updated on 1/11/23 to clarify language including:
- COVID-19 vaccine information
- Mpox vaccine information
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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.
Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources
Access additional resources including web-based trainings, videos, checklists, and references related to vaccine storage and handling.
These example vaccine labels can be used to organize vaccines within the storage unit. Referenced in the storage and handling toolkit.
- 2023-2024 Influenza Season Vaccine Label Examples
- PDF [9 pages] (Oct 2023)
- Word [9 pages] (Oct 2023)
- Vaccine Labels Examples
- PDF [25 pages] (Oct 2023)
- Word [25 pages] (Oct 2023)
View, download, and print the Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit.
Updated on 1/11/23