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Have you ever wanted to know how vaccines are sent out from a lab to your doctor's office safely? Well, believe it or not, the integrity of the vaccines relies on how they have been packed just as much as how they are being transported. And the entire process is not as simple as you may think. Traditionally, styrofoam boxes might work well to secure glass or delicate goods during transportation but when it comes to hauling vials of liquid vaccine solutions out to medical centres and hospitals; the packing process must be more rigorous-understandably. The integrity of the vaccines, being transported, must adhere to particular protocols from the second they are packed right up to the moment they are administered. This process sounds strict and that's because it is. If vaccines are not well-cared for, even during transit, then they are at risk of being contaminated or damaged therefore rendering them unusable. Incorrectly transporting vaccines, which will end up being destroyed, is something nobody wants to happen therefore vaccine transportation must be strict. One of the best ways to ensure the safe and efficient transit of medical goods, like vaccines, is by using bioprocess containers. These containers are specifically designed to maintain the integrity of sensitive biological materials throughout their journey.

Backed by a £22.5 million of government funding, community vaccine champions will tap into their local networks and encourage people in their communities to get vaccinated against the Covid-19. The funding, allocated today (January 13) to 60 councils, will help deliver bespoke projects in these regions, including: In Derby and Newham roving vaccinators and a vaccine bus will visit workplaces, places of worship and local highstreets.Videos shared on social media featuring local sporting stars, TV actors, local community and faith leaders and local NHS staff in Southampton.Developing a community transport to support access to vaccination sites/pop-ups and considering 'Grab a Jab' taxis scheme.As per NHS statistics, over 4.6 million people aged 18 and above remained unvaccinated in the 60 councils, selected to be a part of the Community Vaccine Champions programme. Vaccines minister Maggie Throup said: "Thanks to the pace and scale of our Covid-19 vaccination programme, we are in a much better position than this time last year."

The UK government has awarded a £1.7 million contract to Ensilicated Technologies Ltd (EnsiliTech), a University of Bath spinout company dedicated to making vaccines safer, to develop the world's first thermally stable mRNA vaccine. mRNA vaccines have a huge potential to prevent infectious diseases and a range of previously unpreventable conditions, but currently, these vaccines require ultracold storage, needing to be kept at -70 or even -80 °C. The company's ensilication technology allows vaccines and other biological materials to be transported and stored without the use of refrigeration. Dr Asel Sartbaeva, co-founder and CEO at EnsiliTech, believes that the technology could save tens of thousands of lives every year. She commented: "We're so proud to have won this important government grant."