Storage Temperature

Standard Procedure

If storage capacity is insufficient, consider:

+2 to +8 °C

• Map all cold-chain storage points at this temperature range.
• Conduct a gap analysis to determine cold-chain storage needs.

• Procurement of solar direct drive, ice-lined refrigerators, and/or cold boxes and vaccine carriers.
• Leasing of a private facility.
• Splitting shipments and increasing distribution frequency.
• Staggering campaigns.

- 20 °C

• Map all cold-chain storage points at this temperature range.
• Leveraging all polio vaccine infrastructure.
• Conduct a gap analysis to determine cold-chain storage needs.

• Procurement of freezers, cold boxes, and vaccine carriers.
• Leasing of a private facility.
• Splitting shipments and increasing distribution frequency.
• Staggering campaigns.

-70 °C

• Most health workers are not familiar with managing vaccines at this temperature range.
• Follow the recommended strategy for managing ultra-cold chain equipment, including recommended coolant-packs and use of personal protective equipment (cryogenic gloves).