Personnel Monitoring

Which of the following regarding the vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is true? 1. It is used for monitoring heat exposure of the vaccine by healthcare workers in primary healthcare. 2. It shows cumulative exposure of the vaccine to the heat. 3. It can be used to assess the potential efficacy of the vaccine 4. Calculation of the expiry date can be done using VVM. 5. The expiry date of the vaccine can be relaxed if VVM is an acceptable range. 6. If the square and the circle are the same in color, then the vaccine can be safely used.

What is the recommended thickness of lead apron to prevent radiation exposure?