Vaccine Issues
Some vaccine storage, administration, handling, and supply issues apply to many vaccines.
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On this page:
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Storage and Handling
Guidelines and Research
Vaccine Supply/Shortages
Specific Vaccine Issues
Vaccine Information Statements
- Vaccine Information Statements
IAC: Copies of each VIS in English and other available languages. Attention: Non-MDH link
Vaccine Administration
- Vaccine Product Summary (PDF: 45KB/5 pages)
Summary chart showing each vaccine's generic and brand names, manufacturer, age group licensed to receive, dosing information, and administration route. Updated 9/11
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Vaccine Protocols
Information and templates for writing a vaccine administration order, also called a protocol.
- Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines and Managing Vaccine Reactions
IAC: A listing of standing orders by vaccine type and protocol for management of vaccine reactions. Attention: Non-MDH link
- How to Administer
IM (Intramuscular) Injections and SQ (Subcutaneous) Injections - Illustrated!
(PDF: 74KB/2 pages)
An illustrated guide to administering IM and SQ injections. Updated 5/11
- Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines
Guide designed to help immunization providers determine what common symptoms and conditions should contraindicate vaccination and which ones should not. Updated 10/11
Letter size (8.5" x 11") Tabloid size (11" x 17")
- Screening Questionnaire
for Adult Immunization
IAC: A questionnaire to help determine what vaccines are needed.
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- Screening Questionnaire
for Child and Teen Immunzation
IAC: A questionnaire to help determine what vaccines are needed.
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Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Vaccine Storage Temperature Charts:
Use these logs to record refrigerator and freezer temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Updated 7/09
Order free pads of these temperature logs using our Immunization Materials for Professionals order form.
Temperature log in: ColorBlack/WhiteCelsius Fahrenheit
- Vaccine Storage Guide
Two-page illustrated guide to vaccine storage temperatures and where and how to store vaccine in a refrigerator-only unit, freezer-only unit, and combination refrigerator/freezer unit. Includes tips for proper storage and management of vaccines. (10/11 replaces Vaccine Management Tips)
- The Pink Book: Chapters
See Chapter 5. Vaccine Storage and Handling in the Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (the Pink Book). Attention: Non-MDH link
- Vaccine Troubleshooting Log (PDF: 19KB/1 page)
Log to track vaccine storage problems, actions taken, and outcomes.
- Emergency Procedures
for Protecting Vaccine Inventories
CDC's guidance for developing a vaccine disaster recovery plan, steps to follow when your refrigerator or freezer malfunctions due to mechanical failure or natural disaster, and vaccine handling and storage protocols. Attention: Non-MDH link
- Worksheet for Developing an Emergency Plan for Managing Vaccine (PDF: 588KB/4 pages)
Worksheet to help develop a plan for managing vaccine in an emergency.
Guidelines and Research
- Recommendations
of the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices)
Comprehensive list of all CDC ACIP Immunization Recommendations. Attention: Non-MDH link
Vaccine Supply/Shortages
- Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages
The latest information from the CDC about vaccine supplies and guidance to healthcare providers facing vaccine shortages or delays. Attention: Non-MDH link
Specific Vaccine Issues
- Vaccine Safety
Materials for talking with parents and patients about vaccine safety.
- Thimerosal
and Childhood Vaccines: What You Should Know
Fact sheet on thimerosal and childhood vaccines. updated 1/09
- Allergens in Vaccines (PDF: 65KB/3 pages)
Johns Hopkins list of possible allergens in vaccines.
- Thimerosal
and Childhood Vaccines: What You Should Know
- Vaccine-Preventable
Diseases
List of diseases and also specific vaccine pages.
- Vaccines and Immunizations for Pre-teens and Adolescents
Information from CDC about the immunizations needed for pre-teens and adolescents. Attention: Non-MDH web link
- Documenting Vaccination (foreign vaccine terms)
Link to three helpful documents: Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages, Translation of Vaccine-Related Terms into English, and Vaccines and Biologics Used in U.S. and Foreign Markets. From the Immunization Action Coalition. Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
2012 CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award
Understanding Vaccines ECHO-TV Program
Change in School Immunization Law on Reporting History of Varicella
Guidance and Training Resources for MIIC Users
Current issue of Got Your Shots? News
ACIP Recommendations
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Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
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CDC Immunization Home
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