Vaccine Supply and Storage

There have been several interruptions in vaccine supplies which have led to changes in immunization recommendations and practices. In the United States recently, there were shortages of several vaccines in the recommended childhood immunization schedule. Find the latest national information regarding vaccine supplies.

• Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Vaccine Storage and Handling

Vaccines need to be shipped and stored correctly to ensure that they remain effective.

Vaccine storage and handling errors are costly to everyone. Link here to learn the quality assurance principles and tools necessary to support medical practices with monitoring vaccine storage and handling.

Healthcare Providers

• Vaccine Storage and Handling, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Don't be Guilty of these Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling - Immunization Action Coalition (PDF, 123KB, 1pg.)
• Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage - Immunization Action Coalition (PDF, 48KB, 1pg.)