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Influenza viruses circulate heavily in the Unites States each year from October to May. The virus can spread up to 6 feet from an infected individual. Although the flu is often treatable with rest, influenza can cause serious illness or even death in at risk individuals such as...

In 1989 - 1991, a measles epidemic in the United States resulted in thousands of cases of measles leading to hundreds of deaths. Upon investigation, CDC found that more than half of the children who had measles had not been immunized, even though many of them had seen a health...

New regulations and guidelines are making it increasingly difficult to choose the right refrigerator for specific clinical applications. As providers move away from small, dorm-style refrigerators to medical-grade refrigerators, there is likely confusion when it comes to a...

The decision whether to vaccinate or not poses serious personal and public health considerations and should not be made out of fear, capitulation or with the urge to follow a crowd. So, why is the vaccination debate leaving parents with more questions than answers? What can...

Experts are claiming that the popular, needle-free FluMist vaccine was ineffective last year and should not be administered this coming flu season. The nasal spray flu vaccine accounts for approximately one-third of all flu vaccines given to children, according to the CDC ⁽¹⁾.

The 2016 Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit, released last month, reflects an adjustment in CDC’s guidance on the Fahrenheit temperature range for storing refrigerated vaccines. The new recommended Fahrenheit temperature range is 36° F - 46° F (previously 35° F - 46° F). The...

In 1834 Jean Peltier performed experiments passing an electric current through a closed circuit of 2 dissimilar metals. This work demonstrated that heat energy could be absorbed by one dissimilar metal to create a cooling effect, and discharged by the other dissimilar metal to...

CDC stresses documenting accurate temperature history which reflects actual vaccine temperatures. Investing in reliable temperature monitoring systems is much more cost effective than replacing compromised vaccine due to inaccurate temperature readings.

CDC recommends using a continuous temperature monitoring device for each storage unit. These devices continuously monitor the temperature to ensure users are aware if there has been a temperature excursion. Min/ max thermometers only measure the warmest and coldest temperatures...

CDC offers detailed recommendations in regards to the proper storage and handling of vaccines. These recommendations aim to help healthcare providers store, handle, and administer vaccines efficiently and effectively in order to protect patients and the population from...