Why is temperature monitoring so important?

·       Vaccines exposed to heat lose their potency.

·       Freeze-sensitive vaccines are destroyed by freezing.

·       Once vaccine efficacy is lost, it cannot be regained.

·       Only temperature monitoring through the supply chain can ensure the quality of vaccines.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to:

·       describe the EVM requirements for temperature management

·       describe recommended temperatures for EPI vaccines 

·       describe recommended temperature monitoring devices

·       define appropriate response methods to temperature alarms

·       explain EVM methodology for temperature mapping in vaccine cold rooms

·       explain EVM methodology for monitoring temperatures along the vaccine supply chain

Curriculum

PART 1: Introduction to temperature management

PART 2: Temperature monitoring devices used during storage and transport

PART 3: Ensuring appropriate responses to temperature alarms

PART 4: Cold room temperature mapping and temperature monitoring in the SC

Format of Learning

Online