--- title: Dickson Resource Blog | Vaccines description: Vaccines | A blog dedicated to temperature and humidity monitoring. 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There are two vaccines approved for public distribution in the US, both of which are mRNA based (made by [Moderna](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Moderna.html) and [Pfizer](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html)), with [several others](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html) in late stage trials or approved for limited use. Roughly [38 million](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/health/covid-vaccine-supply-biden.html)... [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-rollout-lessons) [![](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/low-angle-nurses-teamwork.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-rollout-lessons) [Feb 03 2021](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-rollout-lessons) ## [Dickson's Most-Read Articles of 2020](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/most-read-articles-2020) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/most-read-articles-2020#comments-listing) / [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2), [Mapping](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/mapping), [GxP](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/gxp), [Environmental Monitoring](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/environmental-monitoring), [Software Validation](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/software-validation) 2020 has made the need for sound environmental monitoring practices clearer than ever. To help position your organization up for success in 2021, we’ve assembled our most popular articles from the past year, covering everything from mapping to validation to vaccine monitoring. [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/most-read-articles-2020) [![](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/social-2.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/most-read-articles-2020) [Dec 17 2020](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/most-read-articles-2020) ## [The COVID-19 Vaccines and Cold Storage: What We Know So Far](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/cold-chain-considerations-pfizer-mrna-vaccine) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/cold-chain-considerations-pfizer-mrna-vaccine#comments-listing) / [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2), [Cold Chain](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/cold-chain) The November [announcement](https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-announce-vaccine-candidate-against) by Pfizer and BioNTech of promising interim data in their COVID-19 vaccine trial represented the first breakthrough in a series of world-changing developments surrounding the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. While other successful trials and subsequent approvals followed,... [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/cold-chain-considerations-pfizer-mrna-vaccine) [![](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_18878804.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/cold-chain-considerations-pfizer-mrna-vaccine) [Dec 03 2020](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/cold-chain-considerations-pfizer-mrna-vaccine) ## [Vaccine Temperature Monitoring: 5 Best Practices](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-best-practices) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-best-practices#comments-listing) / [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2), [Environmental Monitoring](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/environmental-monitoring), [Cold Chain](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/cold-chain) Vaccines are distributed through a refrigerated supply chain, known as a “[cold chain](https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/vac-storage.html#cold-chain)”. For a vaccine to maintain its potency, this cold chain must be unbroken from manufacturing to administration at the healthcare provider. Vaccines generally fall into [two classes](https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/immunizations/Practice-Management/Pages/vaccine-storage-chart.aspx), based on whether they should be... [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-best-practices) [![](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/1493-copy.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-best-practices) [Sep 30 2020](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-best-practices) ## [Montefiore: Safety and Savings for Vaccine Pilot Program](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-case-for-environmental-monitoring-across-multiple-vfc-locations) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-case-for-environmental-monitoring-across-multiple-vfc-locations#comments-listing) / [DicksonOne](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/dicksonone), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2) VFC (Vaccines for Children) provider Montefiore selected DicksonOne to shift away from a time-consuming manual temperature monitoring process, increasing reliability and yielding thousands in savings. [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-case-for-environmental-monitoring-across-multiple-vfc-locations) [![Female doctor in hospital giving an injection to a little boy](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Muslim%20female%20doctor%20in%20hospital%20giving%20an%20injection%20to%20a%20little%20boy.jpeg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-case-for-environmental-monitoring-across-multiple-vfc-locations) [Jul 16 2019](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-case-for-environmental-monitoring-across-multiple-vfc-locations) ## [Ukrainian Polio and the Hindsight Solution](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/polio) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/polio#comments-listing) / [General](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/general), [Healthcare](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2) A recent threat of a Polio outbreak in Ukraine has left parts of Europe scrambling for answers. [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/polio) [![iStock_000011686797_Large (1)](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/iStock_000011686797_Large%20%281%29.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/polio) [Oct 15 2015](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/polio) ## [An Overview Of The CDC's OEI-04-10-00430 Vaccines For Children Report](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-cdc) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-cdc#comments-listing) / [Healthcare](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2) In April and May of 2011, a group of analysts from the Office of the Inspector General of the United States of America, conducted an evaluation of 45 Vaccine For Children (VFC) program providers. The team was led by Holly Williams, and was formed to assess the storage conditions of vaccines... [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-cdc) [![iStock_000011686797_Large](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/iStock_000011686797_Large.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-cdc) [Jul 16 2015](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-temperature-monitoring-cdc) ## [The Do's and Don'ts of Vaccine Storage](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-refrigerator-freezer-hospital-storage) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-refrigerator-freezer-hospital-storage#comments-listing) / [Healthcare](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2) Vaccine storage and handling can be as confusing as all get-out. There are a lot of resources and materials to consume, and there are different regulations coming at you from different regulating bodies (i.e. the CDC, the VFC Program, County Health Departments, etc.). [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-refrigerator-freezer-hospital-storage) [![iStock_000038398568Medium](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/iStock_000038398568Medium.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-refrigerator-freezer-hospital-storage) [Jun 28 2015](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccine-refrigerator-freezer-hospital-storage) ## [How To Avoid Expired Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccines-data-logger-wireless-sensor) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccines-data-logger-wireless-sensor#comments-listing) / [Healthcare](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2) Expired vaccines are a bummer. Wasted vaccines equal wasted dollars. And dollars that don't need to be wasted. Some fridges and freezers can store thousands of dollars worth of vaccines. When those vaccines go to waste, the hospital is left footing the bill. Even if your hospital or medical clinic... [Read More](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccines-data-logger-wireless-sensor) [![Vials_2](https://info.dicksondata.com/hubfs/Vials_2.jpg)](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccines-data-logger-wireless-sensor) [Jun 22 2015](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/vaccines-data-logger-wireless-sensor) ## [The Hospital Supply Chain Is Ever Expanding](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-hospital-supply-chain-is-ever-expanding) [Leave a Comment](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/the-hospital-supply-chain-is-ever-expanding#comments-listing) / [Healthcare](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Medical Devices](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/medical-devices), [Pharmaceuticals](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [Vaccines](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/vaccines-2), [Warehouses](https://info.dicksondata.com/blog/tag/warehouses) With the Affordable Care Act sweeping healthcare in the U.S., hospital supply chains have had the spotlight shown on them: a somewhat disregarded discipline in a hospital has now come to the forefront in cost savings. 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