Medical refrigeration equipment available in the market includes compact, desktop, under the counter and pharmaceutical grade equipment. 

Studies have found that stand-alone units maintain the desired temperature better than home freezer/chiller combinations. 

1. If a healthcare facility currently uses a combination device, follow these recommendations. These agreements apply to both temporary and long-term storage.

2. Use the refrigerator area only for vaccine storage.

3. Use a separate refrigerator to freeze vaccines.

4. Refrigerators and freezers must maintain the required temperature range throughout the year.

5. It's supposed to be a dedicated storage unit for biologics.

6. Medical refrigerators and freezers must be large enough to accommodate a year's supply needed by the provider during the busiest times, usually flu season.

7. Don't overcrowd the fridge with vials.

8. There should be enough space to store the water bottle in the refrigerator (or store the frozen water bottle in the refrigerator).

9. These containers will stabilize the temperature and hold it for a longer period of time in case of power failure.

10. If your medical freezer is a standalone model, it must be defrosted regularly. When defrosting this storage unit, 

       make sure to have another available storage unit (with the appropriate temperature setting) ready to temporarily store your vials. Facilities that store frozen vaccines can use them between devices that use frost-free or automatic defrosting cycles.

      Correct air circulation for medical refrigerator components

      Good air circulation will help your medical refrigerator work properly. To improve it, place the storage unit in a well-ventilated room with space around it. There should be a gap of at least four inches. Make sure debris does not block engine compartment cover. The refrigerator must be level and secure, with an inch or two between its bottom and the floor.