Vaccine Resources for Healthcare Professionals

For Vaccine Providers	Storage and Handling
The Pink Book (CDC website)	Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage (IAC website)
General Recommendations on Immunizations (CDC website)	Don't Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage & Handling (IAC website)
Vaccination Standing Orders (IAC website)	Do Not Disconnect Warning Signs
Recommendations for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization (IAC website)	Quick Reference to Emergency Vaccine Management Plan
Recommendations for Adult Immunization (IAC website)	Routine & Emergency Vaccine Management Plan Worksheet
Need a copy? ACIP Recommendations can be ordered online at no charge!	Temperature Logs
Great resource to give parents! Online personalized immunization scheduler.	Vaccine Storage Incident Report Decision Tree
Recommended Vaccinations for Healthcare Providers	Vaccine Storage Incident Report (VSIR)
VFC Withdrawal Form	Vaccine Storage & Handing Toolkit (CDC website)
VFC Provider Update Form	Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them
Vaccine Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities	VFC Refrigerator and Freezer Buying Guide
	VFC Thermometer Requirements and Guide

Clinical Operations

Emergency Protocols: Clinical staff should receive annual or biannual CPR certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross are options.

Emergency Protocols: Clinics should have a protocol in place for anaphyaxis emergencies.

Store vaccines properly.
Distribute vaccine information statements to parents or vaccine recipients prior to administration of each dose of vaccine and answer all questions.
Screen patients for and observe valid precautions and contraindications.
Administer vaccines correctly including proper dose, route, site, and needle size.
Follow current recommended immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults, including proper timing and spacing of vaccine doses.
Manage vaccine side effects using your best clinical judgement.
Have procedures in place and be prepared for emergency care of a person who experiences an anaphylactic reaction.
Report suspected side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) (VAERS website).
Follow federal requirements for recording vaccine administered.