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Alberta vaccine cold chain policy

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Description

Vaccines are sensitive biological products that may become less effective or destroyed when exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range or inappropriate exposure to light. Cold Chain refers to the processes and procedures that maintain optimal temperature and light conditions during the transport, storage, and handling of vaccines. The purpose of the Alberta Vaccine Cold Chain Policy is to define vaccine cold chain practices in Alberta; and to define the roles and responsibilities of Alberta Health Services, community providers, Alberta Health, and pharmacies in implementing the Policy.

Updated

March 1, 2015

Tags
cold chain immunization vaccine storage vaccine transport vaccines

Title and publication information

Type
Policy
Alternative Title

Vaccine Cold Chain Policy

Alternative Title

AVCC policy

Alternative Title

Alberta Vaccine Cold Chain (AVCC) policy

Extent

24 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator
Health
Publisher

Health

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Resource Dates

Date Created

2015-03-01

Date Added

2017-02-14T20:44:43.154036

Date Modified

2015-03-01

Date Issued

2015-03-01

Date Archived

2018-12-17

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Health