Training on handling, storing and transporting Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine COMIRNATY® (Tozinameran)

Overview

This training provides information on characteristics of different formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, and procedures for effective management of the vaccine during storage, transport and use. It also includes guidance for establishing an ultra-cold chain system. It is recommended to select the appropriate slides/modules based on the training needs and profile of the participants.

The training slide set is organized in 16 modules:

• Module 1: Product overview: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine/COMIRNATY®
• Module 2: Packaging and labeling information
• Module 3: Monitoring vaccine expiration date and shelf life
• Module 4: WHO guidance on off-label use of vaccines
• Module 5: Vaccination schedule based on WHO SAGE recommendations
• Module 6: Operational considerations on vaccine management and administration
• Module 7: Shipping and vaccine arrival procedures
• Module 8: Recommended vaccine deployment strategies
• Module 9: Orientation on thermal shipping containers
• Module 10: Orientation on temperature data loggers
• Module 11: Equipment options for storing vaccines at ultra-low temperature
• Module 12: Orientation on Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers and selection criteria
• Module 13: Ultra-cold chain (UCC) system readiness
• Module 14: Options for transporting ULT frozen vaccines to subnational stores
• Module 15: Options for transporting and storing vaccines at lower-level stores and service points
• Module 16: Managing vaccine storage and transport at service points

This material has been updated in all languages: version 15 February 2024.

First publication date 4 August 2021. Updated on 15 April 2022, 7 July 2022, 3 October 2022, 23 December 2022, 20 January 2023, 7 February 2023, August 2023, and September 2023.

Latest update: 15 February 2024