Impact of power outages on vaccine storage

In areas where vaccine supplies are affected by temporary power outages, the guidance developed for providers during the 2003 Northeast Power Outage may be helpful:\u25a0 Do not open freezers and refrigerators until power is restored.\u25a0 Most refrigerated vaccines are relatively stable at room temperature for limited periods of time. The vaccines of most concern are MMR and Varivax, which are sensitive to elevated temperatures.\u25a0 Monitor temperatures; don\u2019t discard; don\u2019t administer affected vaccines until you have discussed with public health authorities.poweroutage-vaccinestorage.pdf200