Canadian vaccine storage and handling guidelines
May 2008
New Canadian vaccine storage and handling guidelines will help you manage vaccines appropriately in your pharmacy.
About 17% to 37% of vaccines are stored at inappropriate temperatures by healthcare providers. In fact, most are kept too cold, rather than too warm.
Temperature. Post a temperature log on the side of the fridge. Have someone log the temperature twice a day, if possible.
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