Hi all!
I'm looking into what health workers/users and health programs like to see in a vaccine carrier and/or what specifications they wish vaccine carriers had. In particular, what are you looking for in a vaccine carrier that is used for outreach activities to remote or hard-to-reach areas for immunization events?
In this "wish list," here are some things to consider:
duration of cold life - ?
vaccine storage capacity - ?
weight - ?
physical dimensions - ?
shape - ?
price point - ?
As always, your feedback is much anticipated and appreciated!
Dear Carla,
If you look into the PQS documentation at: http://www.who.int/immunization_standards/vaccine_quality/pqs_e04_insulated_containers/en/index.html
Vaccine carrier
PQS performance specification, E04/VC01.2 pdf, 121kb
PQS independent-type testing protocol, E04/VC01-VP.2 pdf, 109kb
You will find our requirements for vaccine carriers.
One thing we wish to see soon is to have more vaccine carriers that have a freezing prevention feature. For now the only VC prequalified that has this feature is the coldpack (E004/001)
Kind regards,
Denis
"I wish": Weight is certainly an issue. 4 icepack Vaccine Carriers were unpopular with field workers because of their extra weight. However holdover time is important. 24 to 48 hours would be very useful.
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