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Transporting COVID-19 vaccines whilst maintaining the cold chain

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Topics: Cold chain managementCOVID-19 vaccine

Correct transportation of COVID-19 vaccines must be undertaken to maintain the cold-chain

This article forms part of a series
  1. Maintaining the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain
    1. Using fridges appropriately to store COVID-19 vaccines
    2. Transporting COVID-19 vaccines whilst maintaining the cold chain
    3. Managing temperature excursions for COVID-19 vaccines
    4. Using COVID-19 vaccines during hot weather
Contents
  1. Quick reference guide
  2. Further information
    1. The Green Book
    2. COVID-19 resources
  3. Update history

Quick reference guide

Our quick reference guide provides guidance on how to transport vaccines using coolboxes. We also signpost to other resources on this page.

Further information

The Green Book

The Green Book (Chapter 3) provides essential detailed guidance for maintaining the vaccine cold chain.

COVID-19 resources

COVID-19 Vaccines

Information and guidance from across SPS on pharmaceutical aspects of COVID-19 vaccines’ use

Update history

  1. Links updated
  1. Coolbox guide updated to state vials may only be returned if there is evidence from temperature monitoring that the cold chain has been maintained
  1. Content reviewed and accurate
  1. Content reviewed and accurate
  1. Content reviewed and accurate
  1. Published