Policies, toolkits and resources to help providers build vaccine trust among patients and clients.  

The Public Health BioDepot works to ensure safe storage, handling, and distribution of publicly funded vaccines throughout Nova Scotia. Our team works closely with the Department of Health and Wellness to deliver vaccine programs across the province. 

The BioDepot team is involved in all aspects of publicly funded vaccine programs; our responsibilities include vaccine ordering and distribution, vaccine resource management and development, and investigation of vaccine viability following cold chain breaks. 

The BioDepot utilizes a Shopify platform for ordering publicly funded vaccine. For more information regarding Shopify, visit our Help/Tutorials page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team via email at PublicHealthVaccineOrders@nshealth.ca. 

Posters and handouts detailing Early Years services for pregnant people and families with young children.

Information includes care directives, guidelines, staff education, staff communication, and more. 

Resources to help providers, patients and clients access the vaccines they need on schedule, and make informed decisions about their personal health and wellness.  

• Packing Protocol 

• Vaccine Refrigerator Temperature Log 

• Cold Chain Failure Report Form 

• Poster - Be Prepared for a Cold Chain Breach 

• Specifications for Vaccine Refrigerator Monitoring Devices 

• Keeping Vaccine Safe