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Miranda Schroeder

Helmer designs, manufactures, and sells reliable medical-grade refrigeration. Miranda specializes in the pharmacy segment in regards to proper cold storage for refrigerated and frozen medications and vaccines.
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Private Clinics in Hong Kong will Face Random Inspections after Providers were found to be Storing Vaccines in Household Freezers

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee stated that during the month of October, around 50,000 people received the flu vaccine, nearly 8,000 more than the number of people who received it in October of last year.

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Updates Regarding USP General Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings

Posted on Nov 07, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

USP General Chapter <800> provides standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients and the environment. Originally, the standard was set to go into effect on July 1, 2018, but USP announced intent to postpone the...

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Your Quick Hit List of CDC Vaccine Refrigerator and Freezer Requirements

Posted on Oct 20, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling toolkit provides need to know information on safely and effectively storing vaccines. The toolkit outlines specific features for refrigerators and freezers being used for vaccine storage. Here is a quick hit list to ensure you are using...

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What Makes a Medical-grade Refrigerator the Safe Bet for Vaccine Storage?

Posted on Oct 10, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) continues to push for proper the storage and handling of vaccines. Medical-grade cold storage plays an extremely important role in meeting the CDC vaccine storage and handling guidelines with ease and confidence. There are very specific...

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October is American Pharmacists Month

Posted on Oct 05, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Each October, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)celebrates the accomplishments of pharmacists and their ever increasing role on the patient care team. The month focuses on educating patients, the public, policy makers, and other healthcare professionals about the...

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The Importance of Proper Refrigeration for Breast Milk

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Evidence for the health benefits of breast feeding have led to an increase in breastfeeding mothers. Breast milk is the natural first food for babies.

It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life (WHO). It is essential to store...

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Hancock Physician’s Network Transitions to Medical-grade Cold Storage for Vaccines

Posted on Sep 19, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Earlier this year, Hancock Physician’s Network (HPN) set out to improve their vaccine program through the implementation of temperature monitoring and medical-grade refrigeration. The goal was to standardize and optimize the vaccine program across the entire network. HPN has...

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Looking back on the 2016-2017 Flu Season as we prepare for the Coming Flu Season

Posted on Sep 13, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the number one way to protect yourself and others from the flu. Not only does flu vaccination reduce illnesses, it can also reduce unwanted doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations from severe cases of the...

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Answers to your Refrigerator Questions regarding USP Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs: Handling in Healthcare Settings

Posted on Sep 06, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Facilities are under pressure to comply with The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <800> Hazardous Drugs: Handling in Healthcare Settings. All facilities must be in compliance by December 1st, 2019. This chapter has caused a tremendous amount of confusion regarding...

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Protecting Pregnant Women and New Born Babies with Vaccinations

Posted on Aug 29, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Expectant moms, their babies, and even those who will be around their babies, may need vaccines. Vaccines help protect mother and baby against serious diseases. It is safe for expectant mothers to receive vaccines right after giving birth, and while breastfeeding. Healthcare...

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