Supplies You May Need at an Immunization Clinic1
A. Vaccines you intend to give2 D. Medical Emergency Supplies2 F. Documents and Forms
• For a list of vaccines commonly given in □ Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions □ Current recommended immunization
the U.S., refer to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ in Children and Teens in a Community Setting schedules for children, adolescents, and
hcp/vaccines-us. Select the vaccines you www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3082a.pdf adults www.immunize.org/official-guid-
need based on the age of the patients ance/cdc/rec-schedules
you expect at your clinic.
□ Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions
in Adults in a Community Setting □ Vaccine standing orders and protocols
• For instructions on how to pack and www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3082.pdf www.immunize.org/clinical/topic/stand-
transport vaccines, go to www.cdc.gov/ ing-orders-templates
vaccines/hcp/storage-handling First-line medication
□ Internet access or hotspot to IIS or EMR
□ Epinephrine 1 mg/mL solution (1:1000 to access/update immunization records
B. Patient Resources concentration) in autoinjector or various
□ Immunization record cards for patients
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)2 vials or ampules. At least three epinephrine
(pediatric and adult) shop.immunize.org/
Most current version associated with each doses should be available onsite.
collections/immunization-record-cards
vaccine used in the clinic (available in English Other medications: H1 antihistamines are □ Vaccination administration record sheets
and over 40 languages at www.immunize.org/ for itching and hives only and not for managing (e.g., medical records, if needed); for children
vaccines/vis) anaphylaxis. Oral antihistamines should not and teens: www.immunize.org/catg.d/
After the shots…what to do if your child be administered if airway is compromised. p2022.pdf; for adults: www.immunize.org/
has discomfort catg.d/p2023.pdf
□ Diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl) oral
Includes information on medicines to reduce (12.5 mg/5 mL liquid, 25 or 50 mg □ Screening Checklist for Contraindications
pain and fever (available at www.immunize. capsules/tablets) or injectable (50 mg/mL to Vaccines for Children and Teens
org/catg.d/p4015.pdf) solution) www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4060.pdf
Other supplies for emergencies: □ Screening Checklist for Contraindications
C. Routine Clinic Supplies2 to Vaccines for Adults
□ Syringes (1 and 3 mL) and needles (22 and www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4065.pdf
□ Appropriate storage units and monitoring
25g, 1", 1½", and 2") for epinephrine or
equipment to maintain vaccine cold chain
diphenhydramine
□ Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System
(see www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/storage- (VAERS) information: www.vaers.hhs.gov
handling) □ Alcohol wipes
□ Temperature logs and other materials to
□ Needle disposal “sharps” containers □ Stethoscope help manage vaccine storage and handling
□ 1 mL, 3 mL syringes □ Blood pressure measuring device (with a www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/storage-
variety of cuff sizes as needed) handling
□ 22 and 25g needles
□ ⅝" □ 1" □ 1¼" □ 1½" □ 2" □ Light with extra batteries (for examination □ Billing forms, if needed
(see Administering Vaccines: of mouth and throat) □ Laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone
Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size at □ A timing device, such as wristwatch, for □ Release of information forms
www.immunize.org/catg.d/p3085.pdf) measuring pulse
□ Schedules, including dates and times,
□ Medical gloves (optional for administration □ Cell phone or access to onsite phone of future immunization clinics
of vaccine)
□ Alcohol wipes
□ CPR rescue mask with one-way valve
□ Spot band aids □ Rectangular band aids
□ Oxygen (if available)
1. See also “Tools to Assist Satellite, Temporary,
□ 1" sterile gauze pads or cotton balls and Off-Site Vaccination Clinics” at
E. Office Supplies www.izsummitpartners.org/naiis-workgroups/
□ Temperature monitoring devices
□ Calendar □ Stapler/staples influenza-workgroup/off-site-clinic-resources/
(preferably continuous digital data
loggers) for all vaccine storage units
□ Pens □ Tape
2. Always check the expiration dates of all vaccines,
medications, and medical supplies while packing
□ File folders □ Paper clips and before using! In addition, be sure to check that
□ Emergency transport container
□ Scissors □ Sticky notes
you have the most current versions of the VISs.
□ Paper towels
□ Pad of paper □ Wastebaskets/trash bags
For a listing of current dates of VISs, visit
www.immunize.org/vis.
□ Hand sanitizer
□ Sanitizing products for surfaces
□ Face masks or respirators if protection
from respiratory viruses is desired
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FOR PROFESSIONALS www.immunize.org / FOR THE PUBLIC www.vaccineinformation.org Item #P3046 (1/16/2025)
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