Global References
There has been guidelines, studies, assessments and reference documents developed by WHO/UNICEF and other partner agencies that are good reference material for cold chain, vaccine management and overall immunization program. Some of the selected documents can be downloaded from links below.
A Manual for Safe Vaccine Handling, Cold Chain And Immunizations
Key Elements for Improving Supplementary Immunization Activities for Polio Eradication
Optimizing Vaccine Supply Chains (PATH / WHO)
Glass Crusher Manual (2006)
Introduction of Typhoid Vaccine :Cold Chain & Logistics Implications (UNICEF)
Report of A Meeting on Research Related to Measles Control And Elimination ( WHO 2000)
Final Report Cold Chain Workshop Panama City (UNICEF , USAID, PATH 2006)
Module 2: 'Diphtheria' (WHO)
Module 3: 'Tetanus'(WHO)
Module 4: 'Pertussis' (WHO)
Module 5: 'Tuberculosis' (WHO)
Module 6: 'Poliomyelitis' (WHO)
Module 7: 'Measles'(WHO)
Module 8: 'Yellow fever' (WHO)
Cold Chain, Vaccines And Safe Injection Equipment Management Booklet for MLM (WHO)
Cold Chain And Immunization Operations Manual (2003)
Guidance on Vaccine Storage And Handling Toolkit
Cold Chain Weight & Volume Calculator User Guide(UNICEF)
Cold Chain Space Calculator
WHO - UNICEF Effective Vaccine Store Management Initiative Module 1-4 ( WHO, UNICEF )
Freezing Temperatures in The Vaccine Cold Chain: A Systematic Literature Review
The Cold Chain
Guideline for Establishing or Improving Primary And Intermediate Vaccine Stores( WHO ,UNICEF )
User's Handbook for Vaccine Cold Rooms And Freezer Rooms ( WHO , UNICEF )
Vaccine Stock Management A Document By ( WHO , UNICEF )
Guidelines on The International Packaging And Shipping of Vaccines ( WHO , UNICEF )
How to Look After A Cold Room or Freezer Room: Self-Assessment Tool ( WHO , UNICEF )
User's Handbook for Vaccine Cold Rooms And Freezer Rooms ( WHO , UNICEF )
Adopting Global Vaccine Management Policies for National Use ( WHO , UNICEF )
Equipment Performance Specifications And Test Procedures ( WHO , UNICEF )
Guideline for Establishing or Improving Primary And Intermediate Vaccine Stores ( WHO , UNICEF )
Getting Started With Vaccine Vial Monitors ( WHO , UNICEF )
CCE Spare Parts Identification Guide