How Often Should the Temperature of a Medical Fridge Be Checked?
Medical fridges ensure that vaccines and medicines are stored within the correct temperature range, but these temperatures must be monitored and logged at least once a day Medical practices and practitioners know the importance of keeping medicines and vaccines within the cold chain and that dedicated transportation boxes and fridges are required to do this. […]
How Long can Vaccines Be Kept Outside of a Medical Fridge?
From the point of manufacture to the point of use, it is essential that vaccines are kept in a cold-chain. This ensures they remain at the correct temperature while being transported and stored. These cold-chain conditions, a temperature range between +2oC and +8oC, are maintained by manufacturers and medical practitioners through the use of medical […]
Actions to Take If Your Medical Fridge Malfunctions
For any healthcare professional, learning that a medical fridge being used to store vaccines has malfunctioned is a critical situation. A medical fridge malfunctioning allows vaccines to fall outside of their minimum and maximum recommended temperatures, that ensure proper potency and effectiveness. Not only is this detrimental to the medical products inside of the fridge, but also […]
Brexit and Its Potential Impact on Vaccines and Medicines
“Medical practitioners should consider holding a surplus stock of vaccines in the event Britain leaves the EU with no deal…” Great Britain’s exit from the European Union will happen on 31st October 2019, unless another extension is granted between now and what is being dubbed “Brexit Day”. Since the results of the referendum were first […]
Why Dental Practices Should Use Medical Fridges
While medical fridges are used in pharmacies, hospitals and clinics all over the world, they are also widely used in dental practices. In fact, a high-quality medical fridge is an essential piece of equipment in most. Here’s a look at why they are so important. Dentists Require Suitable Storage for Various Products Dental surgeries are […]
Pharmacy Fridges: Why Temperature Control Is Essential
If you run a pharmacy, you will no doubt store a wide variety of medicines and vaccines on your premises. If so, many of these will be stored in a specialist pharmacy refrigerator. These are very different from standard fridges used in the home, because they come with highly accurate temperature control features. But why […]
How to Choose a Medical Fridge for Your Practice
Medical practitioners need specialist medical fridges to store medicines and vaccines at the right temperature. If these are not stored correctly, they can become irreparably damaged and cost large sums to replace. But even if you are aware of the importance of a medical fridge in your practice, how do you choose the right model […]
What Happens if Vaccines Are Not Refrigerated?
Vaccines are commonplace in surgeries and hospitals. They save lives every year, and they are one of the greatest discoveries of the modern era. But vaccines need very specific storage conditions to be effective, which includes storing them within a very specific temperature range. This is also known as the cold-chain. Here’s a look at why […]
Why Do Vaccines Need to Be Refrigerated?
Vaccines must always be stored at the correct temperature to ensure they remain effective when they are used. Vaccines must be able to affect the immune system, but when they are too hot or too cold their immunogenicity is negatively impacted, meaning they are less effective. In most cases, if they are not stored at […]
How to Store Vaccines Properly
Vaccines need to be stored correctly to ensure their integrity. If you do not store them correctly, which includes keeping them at exactly the right temperature, they can be ruined, causing serious financial losses. So how should they be stored correctly? Here is a guide to the main factors to consider when storing any vaccine. […]