When it comes to vaccination, it is important to understand the accompanying elements such as management, handling, storage and transportation of vaccines (the cold chain ), the legal aspects of vaccination, the administration of vaccines. and recognition and management of adverse events following vaccination. This overview will put this into perspective.Management, handling, storage and transport of vaccines (the cold chain)Define the cold chain and identify the most important aspects of cold chain management in the workplace, including management and reporting of a cold chain break. . Analyze the rationale for national guidelines for vaccine storage. The cold chain is defined as a system in which the storage and transport of vaccines takes place within a safe temperature range of +2°C to +8°C. This cold chain begins from the time the vaccine is manufactured and continues to the territory or state vaccine distribution centers until the vaccine is administered (National Vaccine Storage Guidelines – Strive for 5, 2013, page: 2). :• store vaccines in a specially designed refrigerator • a staff member should be appointed to be responsible for vaccine management • have a replacement staff member in case of absence to take responsibility, policies, procedures and protocols are a requirement in every facility for vaccine management • all personnel involved in the transport, storage and administration of vaccines must be trained in vaccine management to ensure that vaccines remain efficient and effective • perform self -vaccine storage audits every 12 months • temperature monitoring of vaccine refrigerators should be carried out twice daily • ensure there are plans in place for power responses...... middle of paper......on Full documentation of the event, including time and dose(s) of adrenaline administered and this should be reported promptly as it is an essential part of the national program Australian vaccination. These adverse events should be reported to the NSW Public Health Units on 1300 066 055 (for connection to the Public Health Unit) (The Australian Immunization Handbook, 2013, pages: 94-97).ConclusionUnderstanding the importance of management , handling, storage and transport of vaccines (the cold chain) aims to prevent vaccines from being damaged or even destroyed. Ensure the legal aspects of vaccination by having consent. Knowing how vaccines are prepared and administered contributes to the health and well-being of the population and the importance of knowing why recognition and management of adverse events following vaccination must be reported promptly..