Vaccine storage and handling 8.1 Vaccine security To ensure the security of the vaccine, the following minimum standards must be met: • Vaccines must be stored in a work area that has the constant presence of an
authorised person (such as an administrator, or security guard or vaccinator) during the hours of operation. • If the vaccine is to be stored overnight at the vaccination site, the building should be in a controlled-access environment (such as Maritime Port or MIQF). • If the building is not in a controlled-access environment (such as a community hall), the building should be able to be secured and have a monitored alarm. • In the event of the vaccines being stored at a vaccination site without controlled access and not a building (such as a tent), an overnight onsite security guard must be present.
8.2 Differentiation of Vaccines Syringe labels have been introduced to help differentiate between vaccines as per the table below. A roll of 500 stickers can be ordered as a standalone product through the CIR inventory. Syringe Labels Syringe Label for the Pfizer Adult Vaccine (12+ years)
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