UUAV Announcement: Temporary Temperature Monitor Change for Refrigerated Shipments

Minnesota Department of Health

UUAV Announcement

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February 23, 2026

Temporary Temperature Monitor Change for Refrigerated Shipments

Starting today McKesson will temporarily shift from electronic TagAlert temperature monitors for refrigerated vaccine shipments to chemical temperature monitors due to a shortage of TagAlert monitors. They expect to change back to the TagAlert monitors in mid- to late April. 

McKesson will exclusively use EcoFlex coolers during this period. These coolers feature vacuum insulated panels that provide enhanced temperature stability and a longer shipment qualification time. These coolers are meant to be returned to McKesson upon receipt unlike KoolTemp coolers that are sometimes utilized. Review the instructional flyer included in your shipments carefully for additional instructions. 

Archive of previous announcements

For an archive of previous announcements visit Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) Program Announcements.

UUAV Program | 651-201-5522 or 1-800-657-3970 | health.uuadultvax@state.mn.us.