Vaccine storage and disposal

Information and resources on the correct storage and use of vaccines

Vaccine storage and disposal

Provision of a vaccine service, whether this is for routine child and adult, occupational health or travel vaccines, carries with it the responsibility for the correct storage and use of vaccines. This includes management of the cold chain, cold chain breakdown and disposal of unused products.

YFVC are required to comply with national minimum standards for the management of the cold chain and to keep up to date with and adhere to current guidelines.

YFVC are advised that sale of YF vaccine to another YFVC (with a separate legal entity), requires a wholesale dealer’s licence [personal communication Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency September 2019). Where a YFVC has surplus YF vaccine stock (e.g. if a YFVC choses to withdraw their YF designated status), YF vaccine must be disposed of in accordance with local guidelines.

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First published : 03 October 2019 Last updated : 03 October 2019