Vaccine Management Training
In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health Immunization Program, the Onondaga County Health Department is required to provide education on vaccine management for Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers that reside in Onondaga County. Vaccine management education is required for all providers participating in the VFC program.
To meet this education requirement, the immunization program has provided quick and convenient online training which highlights changes to storage and handling requirements. Please follow the steps below:
- Click here to review the Storage and Handling PowerPoint (pdf).
- After viewing the training, please click here to download the post-test.
- Complete the post-test and return by January 31, 2013 by mail or fax:
Onondaga County Health Department
Immunization Program
501 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
FAX: 435-5033
Following the return of the post-test, education requirements for your practice will be complete for this year.
Tools and Resources
Following are many tools and resources you may find useful to your practice in protecting your vaccine supply:
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide Interim Guidance
• Full CDC Vaccine and Storage Guide
• Checklist for Safe Vaccine Storage and Handling
• Vaccine Handling Tips
• Don’t Be Guilty of These Errors in Vaccine Storage and Handling
• Temperature Logs for:
Refrigerator/Freezer: Fahrenheit or Celsius
Refrigerator: Fahrenheit or Celsius
Freezer: Fahrenheit or Celsius
Immunization Contacts
Onondaga County Immunization Program:
- For immunization questions: 315-435-2000
- For immunization education materials: 315-435-3280
New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS)
- Help Desk: 1-866-389-0371
New York State Immunization Program:
- Central New York Region Office: 315-477-8100
- New York State Administrative Office: 1-518-473-4437
- Vaccines for Children Program: 1-518-474-4578
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