Vaccine storage

Vaccine Storage

Vaccine storage refers to the safekeeping of vaccines in controlled conditions to maintain their efficacy and safety.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvæksiːn ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

Etymology

The term 'vaccine' originates from the Latin word 'vaccinus', meaning 'from cows', due to the early use of cowpox to immunize against smallpox. 'Storage' comes from the Middle English 'storage', meaning 'to store'.

Overview

Vaccine storage is a critical aspect of vaccine management and immunization programs. It involves maintaining the cold chain, a temperature-controlled supply chain that includes the storage and transport of vaccines at recommended temperatures. This is crucial to preserve the potency of vaccines and prevent their degradation.

Storage Conditions

Vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Exposure to temperatures outside this range can reduce their potency irreversibly. Some vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, require freezing.

Related Terms

• Cold Chain
• Vaccine Management
• Immunization
• Potency
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella

See Also

• Vaccine Distribution
• Vaccine Handling
• Vaccine Administration

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vaccine storage
• Wikipedia's article - Vaccine storage

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