This guide refers only to purpose-built vaccine fridges available for purchase. It has been developed to provide practices with information about each fridge and help them choose a fridge that suits their needs.
Purpose-built vaccine fridge manufacturers / brands included in the guide are:
- Arcus Australia
- EBOS
- ICS Pacific
- Quantum Scientific (includes Sanyo)
- Quirks Australia
- Rollex Group Australia
- SKOPE Australia
- Thermoline Scientific
The guide is a collation of questions and answers from manufacturers to provide practices with a starting point in the purchase of a purpose-built vaccine fridge.
Practices are actively encouraged to contact the manufacturer for additional information about the company and product to assist in the decision making process and refer to the
National Vaccine Storage Guidelines: Strive for 5 (page 20) which provides points to consider when choosing a purpose-built vaccine fridge.
Please note: Neither Queensland Health nor General Practice Queensland endorse any particular manufacturer / brand. Practices need to consider their practice environment, staffing arrangements and other relevant details to ensure the most appropriate refrigerator is chosen.
