Vaccine fridge temperature log
A printable monthly log for recording minimum, maximum and current fridge temperatures every working day. Vaccines must be stored between +2°C and +8°C.
Download the free vaccine fridge temperature log
A printable PDF for GP practices & clinics. Print as many copies as you need.
Everything on the log sheet
How to take a reading
- Same time every day. Read the thermometer at the same time each working day, ideally first thing in the morning.
- Record three numbers. Write down the current, minimum and maximum temperatures.
- Reset the thermometer. Reset the min/max memory after recording, and tick the reset column.
- Initial the row. The person taking the reading initials the log.
- Act on anything outside +2°C to +8°C. Follow your cold chain breach procedure straight away (see box below).
Good fridge practice
- Use a pharmaceutical (vaccine) fridge, not a domestic one
- Keep the fridge at least two-thirds full but leave space for air to circulate
- Do not store food, drink or specimens in the vaccine fridge
- Keep the plug switched on, labelled and out of reach of being knocked
- Use a second, independent data logger as back-up
- Calibrate or replace thermometers in line with the manufacturer's guidance
- Keep completed logs for as long as your local policy requires
Common questions
Is the vaccine fridge temperature log free?
Yes. It’s one of more than 20 free resources in our GP resources library . Just enter your email to unlock the library and download the PDF.
Can I print it?
Yes. Each resource is a printable A4 PDF, and you can print as many copies as your team needs.
Who is it for?
It’s designed for GP practices & clinics, and is useful for practice managers, nurses and anyone responsible for cold chain in your team.
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