vaccine storage guidelines

Vaccine storage guidelines ensure the medicine remains effective. Most vaccines need to be kept refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Some vaccines, like the flu vaccine, are stored frozen until use. It's important to avoid extreme temperatures, light, and repeated freezing or thawing. Use a thermometer daily to monitor storage conditions. Do not freeze vaccines that shouldn't be frozen, and discard any doses if they have been exposed to improper temperatures. Proper storage maintains vaccine potency, ensuring protection against disease when administered.