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Cold chain monitoring during vaccine transport

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Key messages

  • Every vaccine delivery has a TagAlert® indicator in each box.
  • TagAlert®electronically records the vaccine temperature during transport.
  • If the TagAlert®says ‘OK’, the vaccine is safe to use.
  • If the TagAlert® has an alarm, contact Onelink for advice.

TagAlert® device

Every vaccine delivery has a TagAlert® indicator in each box.

TagAlert
The TagAlert® electronically records the vaccine temperature during transport. It has four temperature and time-out-of-range alarm limits. An alarm is triggered if a heat or freeze breach occurs during transport from the warehouse to the immunisation provider.

Immediately check the TagAlert® in every vaccine box at delivery.

If the TagAlert® says ‘OK’

If ‘OK’ is displayed on the screen, the vaccine is safe to use. Unpack and refrigerate the vaccine promptly and discard the single-use TagAlert®.

If the TagAlert® has an alarm

An alarm has been triggered when the screen displays black boxes over the ‘OK’ and the numbers 1, 2, 3 or 4 appear.

Isolate the vaccine in the fridge and call Onelink for advice. Discard the TagAlert® after you receive advice from Onelink.

TagAlert® hardware – accuracy and validation

TagAlert® is an accurate validation of cold chain management for the delivery of vaccines:

  • The TagAlert® is subjected to a one-point accuracy test before it is shipped to the customer.
  • The TagAlert® is validated for 12 months and has a certificate of validation.
  • Sensitech (manufacturer of TagAlert®) is a world-leading provider of cold chain solutions.

Reviewed 08 October 2015

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