文档介绍：Transporting ine to Off -Site Clinics General mendations The best assurance of ine efficacy is to minimize the number of times ines are handled and transported. If ine transportation to another location is required, it is critical that ine potency is protecte d by maintaining the cold chain at all times. If ine transportation to another location is required, it is critical that ine potency is protected by maintaining the cold chain at all times. When a multidose vial is used, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations require that it be used only by the provider’s office where it was first opened. A partially used vial may be transported to or from off -site clinics operated by the same provide r as long as the cold chain is properly maintained. However, such a vial may not be transferred to another provider or transported across state lines. While there is no defined limit to the number of times ine may be transported to different clinic sit es, multiple transport increases the risk that ine will be exposed to inappropriate storage conditions. Packing ine for Transport to Off -Site Clinics Different state health department immunization programs may mend or require different ine transport practices and procedures. Contact your state health department immunization program for specific policies regarding ine transport, details on how to pack ine and diluent for