{"id":20981,"date":"2026-10-15T18:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/?p=20981"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:20:51","slug":"veterinary-vaccine-storage-refrigerator-temperature-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/industry-news\/veterinary-vaccine-storage-refrigerator-temperature-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterinary Vaccine Storage Refrigerators: Temperature, Monitoring, and Selection Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>veterinary vaccine storage refrigerator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a device used to maintain appropriate temperature conditions to protect vaccine quality and potency before use. However, simply having a refrigerator is not enough to ensure that vaccines are always stored correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effectiveness of the storage system also depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temperature requirements of each vaccine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The equipment\u2019s ability to maintain stable temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where vaccines are positioned inside the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-monitoring equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature logs and stored data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures for responding to power outages or equipment failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport and handling conditions after vaccines leave the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vaccine that has been affected by inappropriate temperatures may show no obvious change in color or appearance. Therefore, users cannot assess vaccine quality simply by looking at the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Effective Vaccine Storage Requires Control at 4 Levels<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Correct conditions for the product<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that all veterinary vaccines must be stored at 2\u20138\u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many products require this temperature range, but some specialized vaccines require specific frozen-storage conditions or even liquid nitrogen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diluents and vaccines after reconstitution may also have their own storage requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Appropriate equipment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator should be capable of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a stable temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimizing excessively warm or cold spots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing sufficient capacity for the actual vaccine volume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowing adequate air circulation within the storage compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating appropriately at the ambient temperature of the installation site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Data demonstrating that the required temperature has been maintained<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rely only on the temperature shown on the display when the refrigerator is opened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the size and requirements of the facility, monitoring may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An independent thermometer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A min\/max thermometer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A data logger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm and remote-monitoring systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. A clear procedure for handling temperature excursions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the temperature moves outside the permitted range:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporarily stop using the affected vaccine batch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record temperature data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine the suspected batch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue storing it under appropriate conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the manufacturer or a qualified professional for assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>A good refrigerator is only one part of the system. Vaccine potency depends on the entire cold chain, from receipt through final administration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. What Is a Veterinary Vaccine Storage Refrigerator?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20967\" style=\"width: 879px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-1302161278-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Purpose-built vaccine refrigerator with vaccine bottles and boxes arranged on multiple shelves\" width=\"889\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-1302161278-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-1302161278-612x612-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-1302161278-612x612-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A veterinary vaccine storage refrigerator helps maintain the required temperature range, but effective storage also depends on correct product placement, temperature monitoring, recordkeeping, and cold-chain procedures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veterinary vaccine storage refrigerator is equipment used to maintain temperatures within the range required for vaccine storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccines are biological products that may be sensitive to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of exposure outside permitted conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When storage conditions are inappropriate, vaccine components may be affected, potentially reducing the ability of the vaccine to produce the intended immune response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degree of impact depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage conditions specified by the manufacturer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One challenge is that reduced vaccine potency does not necessarily produce visible changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, vaccine storage should rely on <\/span><b>temperature data and control procedures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not visual inspection alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. How Does a Purpose-Built Vaccine Refrigerator Differ from a Household Refrigerator?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household refrigerators are designed primarily for food storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose-built vaccine refrigerators, by contrast, are generally designed to provide tighter control for temperature-sensitive products.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criterion<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose-built vaccine refrigerator<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Household refrigerator<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage of products requiring temperature control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily food storage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature stability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May maintain a narrower temperature range<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on the model and how it is used<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature distribution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some models use forced-air circulation and uniformity control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature may vary considerably between locations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of freezing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May include alarms or design features that reduce excessively cold areas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particular caution is needed near cooling elements or freezer compartments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May integrate or connect with a data logger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually requires an additional device<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fault alarms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May provide temperature, power-loss, or equipment-failure alarms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually more limited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These differences are general.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual performance should be evaluated based on the <\/span><b>specific model and the manufacturer\u2019s technical specifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some household refrigerators may still be used in appropriate situations when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their ability to maintain the required temperature has been verified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent monitoring equipment is used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk of accidental freezing is controlled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appropriate operating procedures are in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for facilities storing large quantities of vaccines or requiring strict monitoring and traceability, purpose-built vaccine refrigerators are generally more convenient for temperature control and data management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. What Is the Appropriate Storage Temperature for Veterinary Vaccines?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20969\" style=\"width: 908px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2172475809-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Digital thermometer placed beside vaccine vials inside a refrigerated storage cabinet\" width=\"918\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2172475809-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2172475809-612x612-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many veterinary vaccines require storage at 2\u20138\u00b0C, but there is no single temperature range for every product; storage conditions should always follow the label and manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>There is no single storage temperature that applies to all veterinary vaccines.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many products require storage at <\/span><b>2\u20138\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but some vaccines require different conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important principle is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Always check the label and instructions for the exact product before choosing storage equipment or setting storage conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vaccines stored at 2\u20138\u00b0C<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2\u20138\u00b0C range is commonly required for many refrigerated veterinary vaccines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within this range, the objective is not simply to keep the refrigerator \u201ccold enough.\u201d It is also necessary to prevent:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperatures rising above the permitted limit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accidental freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large temperature fluctuations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessively cold areas inside the compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For vaccines labeled <\/span><b>do not freeze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, placing products close to cooling elements or in areas that become excessively cold may increase the risk of quality loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume a vaccine remains effective simply because it has thawed again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vaccines requiring specialized frozen storage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some vaccines require specialized frozen-storage methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some cell-associated frozen Marek\u2019s disease vaccines are stored in <\/span><b>liquid nitrogen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is completely different from placing a vaccine in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A household freezer compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A conventional freezer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment that merely cools below 0\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When instructions specify \u201cfrozen storage,\u201d confirm the exact:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thawing procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Diluents may have different requirements from the vaccine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vaccine diluent does not necessarily require the same storage conditions as the main vaccine component.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check separately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diluent storage requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature at the time of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions after mixing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permitted period of use after reconstitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Vaccines after mixing or reconstitution<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a vaccine has been mixed or reconstituted, the permitted usage period is often limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store it for an extended period on your own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it for use the following day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refreeze it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unless this is specifically permitted by the product instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Storage category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Conditions to check<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key consideration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerated storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often 2\u20138\u00b0C, depending on the product<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid overheating and unintended freezing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized frozen storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the specific requirement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May require liquid nitrogen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diluent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to separate instructions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May differ from the main vaccine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconstituted vaccine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the time and conditions stated on the label<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not independently extend the permitted use period<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>4. Criteria for Selecting a Veterinary Vaccine Refrigerator<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price and capacity are important factors, but they should not be the only criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suitable refrigerator must control vaccine storage effectively under <\/span><b>actual operating conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ability to maintain a stable temperature<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most important criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating temperature range.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stability when loaded with the expected quantity of vaccine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature differences between locations inside the compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature recovery after the door is opened.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambient temperature range in which the refrigerator can operate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temperature displayed on the unit does not necessarily represent the actual temperature in every part of the compartment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, preference should be given to equipment with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-uniformity test data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or the ability to verify temperatures at multiple locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Mechanisms to reduce the risk of accidental freezing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For vaccines that require refrigeration but must not be frozen, excessively low temperatures can be as harmful as excessively high temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-temperature alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compartment design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position of cooling elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas where cold spots may develop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that a product is automatically suitable simply because it is marketed as a \u201cvaccine refrigerator.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Data logging and alarm systems<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful features may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear temperature display.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-temperature alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-temperature alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power-failure alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical data storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data-logger connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For larger farms, clinics, or distribution facilities, remote alerts can be particularly useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>An alarm does not mean that the system can correct the problem automatically.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facility should determine in advance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who receives the alarm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is responsible for responding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which response procedure should be followed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What backup option is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Appropriate capacity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A refrigerator that is too small may lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcrowded vaccine storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor air circulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficult stock handling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A refrigerator that is unnecessarily large may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the initial investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase electricity costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide little benefit to a small facility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capacity should be based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine volume stored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery frequency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccination schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backup stock requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need for separate storage zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Durability and maintenance support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before purchasing, check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warranty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare-part availability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical support in Vietnam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to test or verify sensors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator should also be installed in a location that is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well ventilated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided with sufficient clearance for heat dissipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away from major heat sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the ambient temperature range specified by the manufacturer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Is Independent Temperature-Monitoring Equipment Necessary?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20971\" style=\"width: 913px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2193391345-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Technician checking a cold-storage unit and its temperature display for vaccine monitoring\" width=\"923\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2193391345-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2193391345-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Independent monitoring devices such as min\/max thermometers and data loggers help verify actual temperature, record temperature extremes, and identify how long vaccines remain outside the permitted range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>It is recommended<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly for facilities that store vaccines regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A refrigerator\u2019s built-in sensor may measure temperature at only one location or a limited number of points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccines, however, may be stored in multiple areas of the compartment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent monitoring equipment can help verify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of temperature excursions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-fluctuation history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common monitoring devices<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Device<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital thermometer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displays the temperature at the time of measurement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Min\/max thermometer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records the highest and lowest temperatures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data logger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically records temperature data at set intervals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online monitoring system<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables remote monitoring and sends alerts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A data logger is particularly useful for determining:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a temperature excursion began.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest and lowest temperatures reached.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long the vaccine remained outside the permitted range.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring devices should also be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checked for accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calibrated where appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documented according to the facility\u2019s procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. How Often Should Vaccine Refrigerator Temperatures Be Checked?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single monitoring frequency that applies to every facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required frequency depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of automation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where continuous recording is not available, a facility may arrange temperature checks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A method for monitoring outside normal working hours should also be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For large storage facilities or operations requiring strict control, priority should be given to systems that provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out-of-range alarms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical data storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm thresholds must be set according to the requirements of the specific product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same alarm limits should not automatically be used for every vaccine when storage requirements differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. What Should Be Included in a Vaccine Storage Log?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20973\" style=\"width: 949px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-525058695-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laboratory staff member checking the control panel of a vaccine storage refrigerator\" width=\"959\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-525058695-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-525058695-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A vaccine storage log should record temperature, inspection time, power status, alarms, abnormalities, and corrective actions to support traceability when a storage problem occurs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The log should be simple enough to complete consistently but detailed enough to support traceability when a problem occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date and time of the check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Min\/max temperatures where supported by the device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the person performing the check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power-supply status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerator-door status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any abnormalities identified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrective action taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time corrective action was completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature records are particularly important when determining whether:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a vaccine batch may have been exposed to conditions outside the permitted range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where automated systems are used, electronic records should also be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backed up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to retrieve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. How Should Vaccines Be Arranged Inside the Refrigerator?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a suitable refrigerator may perform poorly if vaccines are arranged incorrectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Before placing vaccines in the refrigerator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator is operating stably.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temperature is appropriate for the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monitoring device is functioning correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine labels and batch numbers are clearly identifiable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The products are within their expiration dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging is undamaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no known abnormalities in previous transport conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shipment has been recorded in the appropriate documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is concern that a vaccine may have been stored incorrectly before receipt, quarantine and verify the batch rather than placing it directly into use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Locations to avoid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For refrigerated vaccines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not place them directly against cooling elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid locations at risk of freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not store them in the refrigerator door unless that area has been verified to maintain the required temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not overpack the compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not block airflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not store unrelated items that increase the frequency of door opening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep vaccines in their original packaging unless the product instructions state otherwise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With household refrigerators, particular attention should be paid to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas next to the freezer compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas close to cooling elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Manage inventory using FEFO<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The principle:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FEFO \u2013 First Expired, First Out<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should be applied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batches with the earliest expiration dates should generally be used first, provided they continue to meet all quality requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, expiration date is not the only criterion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expired vaccines or batches whose quality has not been confirmed following an incident should not be used.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>9. What Should Be Done During a Power Outage or Temperature Excursion?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20975\" style=\"width: 1046px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2215813813-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Handheld temperature monitor used to check a refrigeration system during a temperature excursion\" width=\"1056\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2215813813-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2215813813-612x612-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">During a power outage or temperature excursion, affected vaccine batches should be withheld from use, temperature data recorded, suspected batches quarantined, and product suitability assessed before reuse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power outages, refrigerator failure, or a door that does not close properly may cause temperatures to move outside the permitted range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this happens, do not immediately conclude that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vaccine has been ruined.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or the vaccine is definitely still suitable for use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a structured process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Temporarily stop using the affected vaccine batch<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not continue:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distributing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the affected batch until its quality has been assessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Record temperature data<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Min\/max temperatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time the problem was detected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical temperature data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated duration of exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Identify the cause<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power supply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerator door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controller.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment faults.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the investigation, avoid unnecessary door opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Quarantine the affected vaccine batch<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly label it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DO NOT USE \u2013 PENDING ASSESSMENT<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and separate it from vaccines that are approved for use or distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While awaiting assessment, continue storing the suspected batch under appropriate conditions whenever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Contact the appropriate technical source<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logger data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer or a qualified technical organization may assess the situation based on product stability data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Use the batch again only after it has been confirmed as suitable<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not reuse it simply because:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cthe refrigerator is cold again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A return to normal temperature does not reverse damage that may have occurred during the earlier excursion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10. What Should Be Prepared for a Power Outage?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backup plan should be established <\/span><b>before an emergency occurs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the scale of the operation, consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A generator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backup power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A replacement refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An alternative storage facility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulated cold-transport containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-monitoring devices for vaccine transfer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of responsible personnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency contact information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a power outage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit refrigerator-door opening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare to transfer vaccines if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not place vaccines directly on ice or excessively cold ice packs if the products may be damaged by freezing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of backup storage is not simply to \u201ckeep vaccines cold,\u201d but to <\/span><b>maintain the correct temperature range for the specific product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>11. The Veterinary Vaccine Cold Chain Extends Beyond the Refrigerator<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vaccine refrigerator is only one part of the cold chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine quality depends on multiple stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>At receipt<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiration date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature data where available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is any concern, quarantine the batch before use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>During storage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous or scheduled monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited door opening.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>During distribution and transport<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appropriate insulated transport containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-control equipment where needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures that minimize time outside controlled storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid direct contact with excessively cold cooling sources when there is a risk of accidental freezing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>When preparing the vaccine for use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow instructions regarding:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the vaccine should be removed from storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing or reconstitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permitted use period after reconstitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling of leftover vaccine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thawing procedures where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Marek\u2019s disease vaccines stored in liquid nitrogen require highly specific handling procedures and cannot be managed in the same way as vaccines stored at 2\u20138\u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>12. Checklist for Selecting a Veterinary Vaccine Refrigerator Before Purchase<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20977\" style=\"width: 967px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2167983800-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Technician inspecting the interior of a vaccine refrigerator before evaluating the equipment\" width=\"977\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2167983800-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/istockphoto-2167983800-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When selecting a veterinary vaccine refrigerator, consider temperature stability, temperature distribution, alarms, data logging, storage capacity, maintenance support, and backup plans for power or equipment failure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is intended as a <\/span><b>quick checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and does not replace reviewing the technical specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before purchasing, confirm that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator meets the required temperature range for the vaccines being stored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature-stability information is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data or information on temperature distribution within the compartment is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measures are available to reduce cold spots where necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent monitoring equipment can be connected or installed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data recording or data-logger support is available if required by the facility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out-of-range temperature alarms are available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power-failure alarms are available where needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capacity is sufficient without being unnecessarily excessive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccines can be arranged while maintaining adequate airflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backup plan exists for power outages or equipment failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance instructions are clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warranty coverage is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare parts are available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical support is available in Vietnam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Do not select a refrigerator solely because it is inexpensive or has a large capacity. Temperature-control performance and stable operation over the full service life of the equipment should also be evaluated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Vaccine Storage Refrigerators<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>What temperature should a vaccine refrigerator maintain?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many vaccines require 2\u20138\u00b0C, but not all vaccines do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialized frozen-storage conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquid nitrogen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other specific conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the product label before selecting the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can a household refrigerator be used?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some situations, it may be possible if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator can maintain the required temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature stability has been verified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk of accidental freezing is controlled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent monitoring equipment is used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For facilities storing larger vaccine volumes or requiring strict data traceability, a purpose-built vaccine refrigerator is generally more suitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is an additional thermometer or data logger necessary?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent monitoring equipment can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify actual temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detect temperature excursions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record temperature history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support incident assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Should vaccines be stored in the refrigerator door?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, this should be avoided unless the temperature in that area has been verified as suitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator door often experiences greater temperature fluctuations when the door is opened.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How often should the temperature be checked?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If automatic recording is not available, temperatures may be checked at the beginning and end of the working day, together with a plan for monitoring outside working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can a vaccine still be used after a cold-chain failure?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cannot be determined solely from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of the power outage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of the vaccine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The refrigerator\u2019s current temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temperature to which the vaccine was exposed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product stability data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suspected batch should be temporarily withheld from use and assessed before a decision is made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strengthening the Vaccine Cold Chain from Storage to Administration at VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccine storage involves more than keeping a refrigerator within an appropriate temperature range. Vaccine quality also depends on receiving conditions, temperature monitoring during storage, transport to the point of use, and handling after the vaccine leaves the refrigerator. Even high-quality equipment cannot restore vaccine potency if the product has already been affected by inappropriate temperatures at an earlier stage of the cold chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farms, veterinary clinics, or distributors reviewing their vaccine-storage systems, <\/span><b>VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides an opportunity to evaluate equipment based on the entire operating process rather than comparing only capacity and purchase price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose-built vaccine refrigerators:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compare temperature stability, temperature distribution within the storage compartment, and mechanisms designed to reduce freezing risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temperature recording and monitoring equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explore data loggers, historical data systems, out-of-range alarms, and remote-monitoring solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Backup power and storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> review generators, replacement equipment, and vaccine-transfer options in the event of refrigerator failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cold-transport solutions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explore insulated transport equipment and temperature monitoring when vaccines are moved between warehouses, farms, and points of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technical and maintenance services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assess sensor calibration, warranty support, spare-part availability, and response times when equipment fails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective storage system also requires a <\/span><b>designated responsible person, temperature records, and clear response procedures when an alarm occurs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, because detecting a problem does not mean the problem will resolve itself. This is an important consideration when investing in monitoring systems rather than simply purchasing a refrigerator with a temperature display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper vaccine storage is an essential part of disease prevention, but long-term effectiveness also depends on well-established operational procedures and consistent biosecurity practices on farms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <\/span><b>One Health Forum on October 22, 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the session <\/span><b>\u201cDigitalization of Hygiene and Biosecurity Practices on Livestock Farms\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will provide insights into the application of digital technologies in farm hygiene management and disease risk prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session is particularly relevant for farms and businesses seeking to standardize their operations, strengthen monitoring and control measures, and develop more proactive and sustainable disease prevention systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> October 21\u201323, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Venue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center \u2013 SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Event website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIETSTOCK 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ers-vn.informa-info.com\/vs26\"> <b>Register to Visit VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/uncategorized\/vietstock-2026-pre-registration-is-now-open-connect-with-the-future-of-livestock-production-and-animal-health\/\"> <b>Visitor Registration Information<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/event-news-en\/one-health-forum-at-vietstock-2026-advancing-sustainable-livestock-development\/\"> <b>Learn More About the One Health Forum<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/event-features\/vietstock-2026-shaping-the-future-of-the-livestock-industry-through-innovation-green-transition-and-competitiveness-enhancement\/\"> <b>Explore Innovation, Green Transition and Competitiveness at VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact information:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exhibiting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Sophie Nguyen \u2013 Sophie.nguyen@informa.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Group Delegation Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Phuong \u2013 Phuong.c@informa.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Marcom Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Anita Pham \u2013 Anita.pham@informa.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veterinary vaccine storage requires stable temperature control, reliable monitoring, and clear cold-chain procedures. 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