Setting the standard

Guidance

Applicability:

Vaccines are transported in insulated containers (for vaccine distribution, collection or for outreach).

Scoring:

1: A person responsible for packing insulated containers for transportation knows how to pack the containers or is observed to do so correctly.

0: Otherwise.

Levels

PG: -

PR: 5

SN: 5

LD: 5

SP: 5

Parent requirement

R0277 - Responsible staff are knowledgeable of key principles and procedures of vaccine transportation.

Questionnaire version

1.15

Associated resource(s): 3

Title	Description	Author	Published	Sample type
WHO-UNICEF Effective Vaccine Store Management Initiative: Modules 1-4	The package includes WHO-UNICEF joint statement on effective vaccine store management and four modules. The purpose of this document is to encourage countries to procure and maintain equipment and to adopt management and training practices that fully protect vaccines in primary and intermediate vaccine stores. The initiative provides countries with self-assessment tools, guidelines and model standards, focused specifically on vaccine storage and distribution.	UNICEF; World Health Organization	2005	Training
Ultra-low temperature (ULT) storage and transport for vaccines	This document provide an overview of options and challenges related to ultra-low temperature (ULT) storage and transport for vaccines.	World Health Organization; UNICEF	2021	Guidance
Training on handling, storing and transporting Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine COMIRNATY® (Tozinameran)	This training provides information on characteristics of different formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, storage and transport requirements, procedures for effective management during storage, transport and use. It also includes guidance for establishing an ultra-cold chain system. It is recommended to select the appropriate slides/modules based on the training needs and profile of the participants.	World Health Organization	2023	Training