Storage & Administration

COVID-19 Vaccines: Storage & Administration

Featured Updates

COVID-19 Multidose Vial Technique (October 26, 2021)
Did you know that many COVID-19 vaccine formulations do not contain preservatives? Some of the new recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may significantly increase the number of times a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is accessed. This in-depth video will walk you through all aspects of appropriate sterile technique when accessing COVID-19 vaccine vials, from hand hygiene to selecting a work space, and drawing up a dose. APhA gratefully acknowledges Moderna’s support of the production of this video. (Education During COVID-19 – Video)
Maximizing COVID-19 Vaccine Doses (June 23, 2021)
Recommendations for vaccine withdrawal and administration techniques to decrease variability between doses. (APhA Know the Facts - PDF)
Understanding Dead Space (February 1, 2021)
Learn the steps you can take to maximize the number of available COVID-19 vaccine doses. Join us as we explain the concept of dead space, why it matters, and what you can do to minimize it, and finally review techniques to ensure that you are getting as many doses of COVID-19 vaccine out of each vial. (APhA 15 on COVID-19 - CPE Video)
Vaccine Storage and Handling (September 22, 2020)
A quick guide to help you identify key components of the CDC VFC recommendations. To protect the integrity of vaccine supply and to secure access to vaccine supply provided by federal and state entities, pharmacists should strive to adhere to these CDC-reviewed recommendations. (APhA Know the Facts - PDF)
USP's COVID-19 Vaccine Handling Toolkit provides strategies that help increase vaccinations while supporting safe handling and quality.
CDC's Vaccine Administration Resource Library provides videos and references for vaccine providers including information on needle gauge and length , I.M. injection adults 19 years of age and older and I.M. injection children 7-18 years of age .
CDC’s Vaccine Administration Resource Library provides videos and references for vaccine providers including information on administration technique, needle gauge and length, and more.

COVID-19 Vaccines