Chile’s vaccination program is currently holding as the most effective globally. The vaccination campaign started in early February. Since then, Chile has now administered around 5 million doses of vaccines. Chile has joined the top five countries in the world vaccination league, behind Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the Read more…
Medical-grade refrigerators are a staple in the healthcare industry. Its primary function is to store vaccines and medicines. But we only know about vaccine administration in healthcare facilities. A successful vaccine administration consists of many steps. The logistics it requires to ensure its quality needs several touchpoints. During transport, temperature Read more…
Heat exposure is one of the leading causes of spoilage. Heat damages the stability of products and fast-tracks the growth of bacteria. Cooling the item at a steady low temperature can be the solution for premature spoilage. Cold chain companies use remote temperature monitoring and cooling techniques to prolong their Read more…
Data shows the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be stored up to 2 weeks in standard medical refrigerator temperatures.
The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has been developed. Vaccination programs are now ongoing in different parts of the globe. However, some countries have yet to receive vaccines. The global population needs to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to achieve herd immunity. Failure to do so will allow COVID-19 to spread. The scale Read more…
Philippines’ Cold Chain The cold chain is the process of managing the temperature of products from production until it reaches the consumer. The system helps maintain the quality and safety of perishable products. The cold chain process should be handled with precision to prevent temperature excursions that risk degrading the Read more…
Ultralow temperature freezers (ULT) are a staple in laboratories and clinical operations. The freezer offers a temperature range between -40°C to -80° C. With the necessity for COVID-19 vaccine distribution they are now in the spotlight. The need for cold storage is a vital tool in our fight against the Read more…
The New Zealand Government has granted formal approval for use of Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine as a critical step to ensure the vaccine is safe and effective. The Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted approval in New Zealand. The Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, Medsafe, gave Read more…
Vaccine Freezing Preventing accidental freezing in vaccines is a prevalent problem throughout the world. All vaccines that have aluminum salt adjuvant are more likely to encounter freezing. Cold is often a more significant threat than heat in the delivery of vaccines. When a vaccine is frozen, its potency may be reduced. This Read more…
Can Southeast Asia meet the challenges for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout? In Malaysia, a 550km trial run was conducted in rural Sarawak on the Island of Borneo. The test is to see if the cold chain can handle the distribution of ultracold COVID-19 vaccines. Indonesian President Joko Widodo rolled up Read more…
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