Considerations When Using the Thermal Shipping Container to Store Vaccine      

CDC recommends providers use the thermal shipping container for temporary storage only.

The container requires significant support to maintain a stable temperature to store vaccine, including:

• Trained staff
• Arrangements for a regular supply of dry ice
• Standard operating procedures for on-going maintenance
  

If you choose to use the container to store vaccine, have a “Plan B” for vaccine storage

• If temperatures begin to rise – move vaccines to the refrigerator
• Plan to use the vaccine in the next 1 month (31 days) if this occurs
  

Contact your jurisdiction’s immunization program for guidance as needed.