IDPH Recommends Vaccine Storage and Handling Standards
Posted July 2, 2007
Vaccine storage & handling
Appropriate storage and handling of vaccine supply is very important. IDPH recommends the following for standard storage and handling of vaccines in Iowa:
- Dormitory style refrigerator units are not recommended for vaccine storage.
- Recommended refrigerator storage temperatures are:
- Refrigerator 35 through 46 degrees F, or 2 through 8 degrees C; or an average of 40 degrees F, or 5 degrees C
- Freezer less than 5 degrees F, or less than minus 15 degrees C
- It is important to check and record temperatures twice a day.
- Take immediate action when the temperature is outside the recommended range and document the action steps taken.
If you have any questions regarding vaccine storage or handling call IDPH's Immunization program at 1-800-831-6293. For additional resources and information, visit
www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/immunization.asp.
Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology
Iowa Department of Public Health
800-362-2736
