EVM
Setting the standard
Effective Vaccine Management Setting the standard

R0283 - Responsible staff know that ice-packs should not be packed with freeze sensitive vaccines.

Guidance

Applicability:

The freeze-sensitive tracer vaccine is transported in insulated containers (for vaccine distribution or collection).

Scoring:

0: Staff state that ice-packs packs are packed with the freeze-sensitive tracer vaccine, or they are observed to do so.

1: 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): 8
Title Description Author Published Sample type
Sinovac CoronaVac® [Vero Cell]- Inactivated, COVID-19 vaccine This document includes key vaccine specific information on the vaccine specific requirements for Sinovac CoronaVac® [Vero Cell] vaccine. World Health Organization 2021 Guidance
AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S/nCoV-19 [recombinant], COVID-19 vaccine The document includes key information on the vaccine specific requirements. Oxford University; AstraZeneca 2021 Guidance
Sinopharm [Vero Cell]- Inactivated, COVID-19 vaccine This document includes key vaccine specific information on the vaccine specific requirements for Sinopharm [Vero Cell] vaccine. World Health Organization 2022 Guidance
EVM Model Standard Operating Procedures Consolidated version, with user guide This SOP explains how to verify that the vaccines delivered are in good condition and that they are accompanied by the appropriate documents before accepting them in the national supply chain World Health Organization 2013 Guidance
Janssen Ad26.COV2-S [recombinant], COVID-19 vaccine This document includes key information on the vaccine specific requirements for the Janssen Ad26.COV2-S vaccine. World Health Organization 2022 Guidance
NVX-CoV2373 recombinant, adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine This document includes key vaccine specific information on the vaccine specific requirements for Covovax™ (SIIPL) and Nuvaxovid™ (Novavax) vaccine. World Health Organization 2022 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
COVAXIN® (BBV152) – Inactivated, COVID-19 vaccine This document outlines important information for the COVID-19 Vaccine COVAXIN® (BBV152) vaccine. World Health Organization 2022 Guidance