The Importance of
Vaccine Fridges
Vaccine fridges are crucial because vaccines are temperature-sensitive, much like milk. If vaccines get too warm, their shelf life shortens, and unlike milk, vaccines cannot be frozen as it renders them ineffective. In Australia, vaccines must be stored between 2°C and 8°C, prompting the “Strive for 5” campaign.
The Importance of
Vaccine Fridges
Vaccine fridges are crucial because vaccines are temperature-sensitive, much like milk. If vaccines get too warm, their shelf life shortens, and unlike milk, vaccines cannot be frozen as it renders them ineffective. In Australia, vaccines must be stored between 2°C and 8°C, prompting the “Strive for 5” campaign.
Common features of
Vaccine Fridges
There are several features that distinguish vaccine-specific fridges from other domestic fridges. These features can better help you keep your vaccines safe and will contribute to obtaining more accurate readings from both the fridge’s sensors and independent loggers.
Common features of
Vaccine Fridges
There are several features that distinguish vaccine-specific fridges from other domestic fridges. These features can better help you keep your vaccines safe and will contribute to obtaining more accurate readings from both the fridge’s sensors and independent loggers.
Temperature Control
Vaccine fridges have a built-in microprocessor that controls the compressor, ensuring precise temperature management.
Processor Capabilities
The built-in processor in vaccine fridges offers additional functionalities, such as displaying the temperature externally.
Non-Exposed
Cooling Plate
Some vaccine fridges feature a non-exposed cooling plate, allowing products to be pushed against it and enhancing the efficiency of temperature regulation.
Fan Forced
Vaccine fridges are fan-forced, promoting uniform temperature distribution. Similar to a fan-forced oven. however, over loading the fridge can still disrupt this balance.
Alarm Systems
Vaccine fridges come equipped with various alarm options, including local buzzers and external alarm capabilities.
Glass Doors
Glass doors are an optional feature in vaccine fridges. While convenient for not having to open the door to see inside, they may impact the fridge's ability to retain heat during power loss.
Temperature Control
Vaccine fridges have a built-in microprocessor that controls the compressor, ensuring precise temperature management.
Processor Capabilities
The built-in processor in vaccine fridges offers additional functionalities, such as displaying the temperature externally.
Non-Exposed
Cooling Plate
Some vaccine fridges feature a non-exposed cooling plate, allowing products to be pushed against it and enhancing the efficiency of temperature regulation.
Fan Forced
Vaccine fridges are fan-forced, promoting uniform temperature distribution. Similar to a fan-forced oven. however, over loading the fridge can still disrupt this balance.
Alarm Systems
Vaccine fridges come equipped with various alarm options, including local buzzers and external alarm capabilities.
Glass Doors
Glass doors are an optional feature in vaccine fridges. While convenient for not having to open the door to see inside, they may impact the fridge's ability to retain heat during power loss.
Why aren't Domestic Fridges
suitable for Vaccines
All the features mentioned above are either not available in most domestic fridges or exist in a much simpler form. Here are just two examples of differences.
Why aren't Domestic Fridges
suitable for Vaccines
All the features mentioned above are either not available in most domestic fridges or exist in a much simpler form. Here are just two examples of differences.
Location of the
Temperature Sensor
In a domestic fridges, the aim is to monitor and regulate the temperature at the warmest part. this is usually the front, leading manufacturers to place the sensor there. For vaccine fridges, preventing freezing is crucial. Placing the sensor at the warmest part wont reflect the coldest section. Moving the sensor from the front to halfway into the fridge can significantly improve performance.
Exposure to the
Cooling Plate
Many Domestic models have the cooling plate exposed within the fridge. If the fridge is working optimally this shouldn't make a difference, but if there is insufficient air-flow then an exposed cooling plate can lead to freezing of the product closest to it. Air-flow is directly related to the capacity of the fridge. If the fridge is too small/ over stocked it will block the air-flow.
Is it worth the Price?
Vaccine freezing in domestic fridges isn't uncommon and endangers vaccine effectiveness, carrying with it financial and credibility consequences. Vaccine Fridges are essential to prevent these issues.
Vaccine fridges are crucial for minimizing waste, preserving revenue, and maintaining professional reputation for healthcare professionals like pharmacists or GPs.
However, the true cost of poorly stored vaccines affects customers directly, as they may receive compromised vaccines. This not only poses health risks but further harms your reputation.
Vaccine freezing in domestic fridges isn't uncommon and endangers vaccine effectiveness, carrying with it financial and credibility consequences. Vaccine Fridges are essential to prevent these issues.
Vaccine fridges are crucial for minimizing waste, preserving revenue, and maintaining professional reputation for healthcare professionals like pharmacists or GPs.
However, the true cost of poorly stored vaccines affects customers directly, as they may receive compromised vaccines. This not only poses health risks but further harms your reputation.
Comparing Vaccine Fridges
Beware. Not all vaccine fridges are the same!
Comparing Vaccine Fridges
Beware. Not all vaccine fridges are the same!
- Common Features
There are a number of features common to the vast majority of vaccine fridges including:
- Fan-forced air: Ensures that there's an even temperature distribution throughout.
- Computer controlled: Controls the compressor to create consistent temperatures.
- External temperature display: Staff will always know the fridge is working correctly
- Alarms: So that if something goes wrong staff will be notified immediately.
- Optional Features
There are also features that are optional including:
- Glass Doors: Allow staff to find an item before opening the door.
- Other Alarm Features: Allows staff to be notified when not present.
- Built-in Loggers: We strongly recommend an independent logger instead.
- Common Features
There are a number of features common to the vast majority of vaccine fridges including:
- Fan-forced air: Ensures that there's an even temperature distribution throughout.
- Computer controlled: Controls the compressor to create consistent temperatures.
- External temperature display: Staff will always know the fridge is working correctly
- Alarms: So that if something goes wrong staff will be notified immediately.
- Optional Features
There are also features that are optional including:
- Glass Doors: Allow staff to find an item before opening the door.
- Other Alarm Features: Allows staff to be notified when not present.
- Built-in Loggers: We strongly recommend an independent logger instead.
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