Vaccine Providers - Resources & Training

Vaccine Storage & Handling

It’s very important to store and handle vaccines the right way. Vaccines can lose their power if they get too hot or too cold. This can make them not work well when people need them most. That’s why we have created a list of helpful resources and training to make sure everyone knows how to keep vaccines safe.

EZIZ.org - California’s official resource hub for vaccine storage, handling, training, and immunization guidance—operated by the California Department of Public Health’s Immunization Branch. See resources and training from EZIZ below:

• CA VFC Program's POM - IMM-1248.pdf | Chapter 3 – Vaccine Management
• Storage & Handling Job Aids – California Vaccines for Children (VFC)
• Storage Units – California Vaccines for Children (VFC)
• Digital Data Loggers – California Vaccines for Children (VFC)
• Reading a Digital Display
• IMM-1029 How to Record Temperatures for Refrigerators and Freezers (ADA)
• IMM-1535 Universal Temperature Log
• IMM-1315 Hourly Temperature Log for Off-Site Clinics (ADA)
• IMM-983 Transporting Refrigerated Vaccines (ADA)
• IMM-1130 Transporting Frozen Vaccines (ADA)
• Vaccine Transport Log IMM-1132-ADA-5-20-2025
• EZIZ Online Immunization Training: Storing Vaccines

EZIZ Online Immunization Training: Monitoring Storage Unit Temperatures

CDPH Vaccine Requirements and Recommendations for Schools

In California, children need certain vaccines to enter school or childcare. As a vaccine provider, you help make sure children get the vaccines they need to stay healthy and meet state requirements. We’ve put together resources and training to help you understand California’s school and childcare vaccine rules.

Guides to Requirements

• TK–12th Grade (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Child Care (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Parent/Guardian School Immunization Guides

Implementation

• California School Immunization Record–CSIR/Blue Card/CDPH 286 (PDF)
• Letter to Parents: Immunizations Needed (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• No Shots? No Records? No School. Poster (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Vaccine Catch-up for Age 7+ Years (PDF) 
• Training for School Staff:TK-12th Grade | Child Care
• More Tools

Laws and Requirements

• Medical Exemptions
  • Exemptions FAQs (updated 3/9/2021)
  • New Training module: How to Process Medical Exemptions
• Regulations
  • 2019 Changes: FAQs | Text (PDF)
  • School Immunization Law

We’re Here to Help

Making sure children are fully vaccinated and that vaccines are stored and handled correctly is an important job — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about vaccine requirements for school and childcare, or need help with proper vaccine storage and handling, our team is ready to assist. Please email us anytime if you need support or guidance – vaccinehelp@edcgov.us.