Immunisation: Cold Chain Management Update 2026

Vaccines are sensitive biological products that require precise temperature control to maintain their effectiveness in protecting the community. Maintaining the vaccine cold chain is therefore essential, and all staff working with or around vaccines must understand its principles, even if they are not directly responsible for handling vaccines. Personnel involved in the transport, storage, and handling of vaccines are required to be familiar with the correct equipment, monitoring processes, and organisational policies that govern safe storage and transportation. This learning module will consolidate your understanding of key cold chain requirements. By the conclusion of the module, you will have the knowledge and confidence to support best practice in vaccine management and ensure the integrity of the cold chain.