Strive for 5 is the name commonly used for Australia’s National Vaccine Storage Guidelines. The phrase refers to aiming for 5°C when storing vaccines, because 5°C is the midpoint between the recommended vaccine storage range of 2°C and 8°C.
The idea is to give vaccine providers a practical operating target, not just a minimum and maximum range. By aiming for the middle of the range, there is more buffer if the fridge temperature moves slightly during normal use, such as when the door is opened or stock is checked.
Strive for 5 also covers broader vaccine storage management, including refrigerator selection, temperature monitoring, staff procedures, cold chain breach response, power failure planning, vaccine transport and storage self audits.
ENLAKE can help you choose a purpose built vaccine fridge with the temperature control, monitoring and alarm features needed to support Strive for 5 vaccine storage practices.
