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Important Updates to the CDC’s Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit

Prepping for the Next Wave

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released critical updates to its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit effective March 29, 2024. These revisions, which encompass a broad range of topics, are designed to assist healthcare providers in ensuring the safe and effective storage, handling, and transportation of vaccines. One key change is the Read More

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Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Building a Robust Patient Surge Capacity System

Ensuring readiness for any scenario is paramount for individuals involved in disaster preparedness. Patient surge capacity equipment and supplies enable healthcare teams to effectively manage surges during emergencies like mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.While acquiring these resources is crucial, simply having them scattered is insufficient. This blog post outlines the key elements of a Read More

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Modern Day Vaccine Transport

ARTICLE Modern Day Vaccine Transport by Luther OlsonAugust 10, 2020 Now more than ever the transport of vaccine will be scrutinized. From simply moving a small amount of vaccine for an off-site immunization clinic, to mass relocation of vaccine in accordance to emergency management protocols—the details will be examined. Most Vaccines for Children (VFC) program providers Read More
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What’s been updated in the 2020 CDC Vaccine Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit?

ARTICLE What's Been Updated in the 2020 CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit by Luther OlsonJanuary 21, 2020 Earlier this month the CDC updated the "Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit" which seems to be an annual thing now (see the history here). The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit outlines the best practices for vaccine storage Read More