Varicella Vaccine Storage and Handling

Storage Information for Shingles Vaccine

Varicella vaccine must be kept at freezing temperatures, below are links to two documents that outline temperature and storage best practices for frozen vaccines.

• Vaccine Temperature Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F) [2 pages]
• Vaccine Storage Best Practices for Frozen Vaccines—Fahrenheit (F) [2 pages]

Vaccine Storage and Handling

The Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for providers on vaccine storage and handling recommendations and best practice strategies. It includes considerations for equipment both storage units and temperature monitoring devices, strategies for maintaining the cold chain, routine storage and handling practices, inventory management and emergency procedures for protecting vaccine inventories.