Over the next few months the provision of reliable and safe refrigerated storage for the Swine Flu vaccine is likely to be a problem for many GP surgeries. The Labtech INNOCUsafe vaccine refrigerator is designed to maximize vaccine storage within minimal space as well as conforming to the standards laid out in “Green Book” Chapter 3, Storage, distribution and disposal of vaccines.
“The Green Book” Guidelines for Vaccine Storage
Vaccines should be stored in original packaging at +2°C to +8°C and protected from light, as exposure to UV light will cause loss of potency.
Too high in temperature – increase the decline of the vaccines’ potency and therefore shelf life.
Too cold in temperature – can cause increased reactogenicity and loss of potency as well as damage to storage containers leading to contamination of the contents
