Additional Training Resources

Vaccine Training Resources

Below you will find resources to help in vaccine handling and storage. Please print, distribute and share as you see fit.

Preparing Vaccines

• Vaccine Acronyms & Abbreviations
  Alphabetical list of acronyms for commonly abbreviated vaccine names.
• Preparing Liquid Vaccines
  Procedures for drawing up liquid vaccine in single and multi-dose vials.
• Preparing Reconstituted Vaccines
  Instructions for mixing and drawing up reconstituted vaccine.
• Injectable Vaccines by Route
  How to select the recommended needles by administration route.

Administering Vaccines

• Skills Checklist for Pediatric Immunization
  Self-assessment tool for health care staff who administer immunizations.
• Immunization Site Map (infants and toddlers)
  2-page poster depicting suggested injection sites for infants and toddlers.
• Administering Injectable Vaccines
  Step-by-step guide for how to give SC and IM injections.
• Injectable Vaccines by Route
  How to select the recommended needles by administration route.

Storing Vaccines

• Vaccine Freezer Setup
  Step-by-step guide for how to store vaccine in freezers.
• Safeguard Your Power Supply
  One-page flyer with instructions for protecting your vaccine from power outages.
• The Vaccine Coordinator
  Roles and responsibilities of the Vaccine Coordinator.
• Monthly Care of Vaccine Storage Units
  Regular maintenance procedures to ensure vaccine refrigerators and freezers work properly.
• Vaccine Storage
  Poster depicting proper temperatures, set up and management of stand-alone freezer and refrigerator-only units.
• Fridge and Freeze Guide
  General CDC requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Thermometer Guide
  Guidelines and specific requirements for thermometer compliance.
• Sample Min/Max Temperature logs
  Set of sample Min/Max logs for use in your clinic.