The COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe into turmoil. It brought a global health crisis, causing not only deaths but economic disaster. After a year, the world is putting their hope into the newly developed vaccines to get back on their feet and normal lives. Countries are investing in these vaccines Read more…
Before there were any cold chain studies in Europe, people had always attributed some cold chain failures such as spoiled products to the inaccuracies in management and logistics and not to the climate. It was previously assumed that a temperate climate contributed less harm to cold chain products as they Read more…
A guide to the best practices and industry standards when handling temperature sensitive vaccines. The challenge in vaccine handling lies in its sensitivities. Because vaccines are temperature-sensitive and light-sensitive, the process of transporting and storing them is more challenging than other types of supply chains. Temperature deviations are the last Read more…
For vaccines to be effective and good quality, monitoring temperature should be a top priority. Temperature plays a vital role in the vaccine’s effectiveness. Temperature-monitoring devices in the vaccine supply chain are essential to minimize temperature excursions and check the viability of vaccines. A hot environment accelerates potency loss while Read more…
Freeze sensitive vaccines, what can be done to protect and monitor them from freezing conditions during storage and transportation? There are many vaccines that are sensitive to temperature changes, and it is commonly known they should be kept refrigerated between 2°C to 8°C. (35°F to 46°F) However, sometimes in an Read more…
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