Pre-Test -Vaccine Quantification and Forecasting Workshop 13-17 February 2023, Otjiwarongo 

 

 

1. The maximum percentage of vaccine damage that can be accepted in a primary( National ) store over a 12-month period is 1%.

2. To compare vials in the “shake” test, you need one vial to TEST (suspected frozen), and one vial that has not been frozen.

3. The store staff should regularly check for the expiry dates and VVM status of vaccines in stock.

4. The store staff must carry out a physical inventory of vaccines, diluents and all consumable stocks once every year.

5. The diluents of different vaccines are interchangeable.

6. The diluents do not require recording, since it could be easily replaced.

7. There should be a written distribution programme from the primary store to the intermediate stores.

8. Poor communications with intermediate stores commonly lead to under or over-supply during distribution.

9. The primary store should handle repeated stock outs at the periphery by distributing more vaccines than requested.

10. The requested vaccine quantity must be checked against previous requisitions and predicted demand, based on the annual plan.

11. If the inner square of VVM is lighter than the outer circle, the vaccine can be used, even if the expiry date has passed.

12. Everyone handling vaccines and cold chain should be trained in vaccine management once a year.

13. The cold chain equipment inventory only needs to be updated when new equipment is received.