| AD | Auto-disable |
| API | Active pharmaceutical ingredient |
| BARDA | Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority |
| BD | Becton, Dickinson & Company |
| BFS | Blow–fill–seal |
| BSL2 | Biosafety Level 2 |
| CDMO | Contract development and manufacturing organization |
| CEPI | Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations |
| COVID-19 | Coronavirus disease |
| GSK | GlaxoSmithKline |
| CHWs | Community health workers |
| CPAD | Compact prefilled auto-disable |
| EPI | Expanded Program on Immunization |
| HCW | Healthcare worker |
| HepA | Hepatitis A |
| HepB | Hepatitis B |
| HepC | Hepatitis C |
| HD-MAP | High-density microarray patch |
| HIC | High-income countries |
| HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| IA2030 | Immunization Agenda 2030 |
| ISMP | Institute for Safe Medication Practices |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| LDPE | Low-density polyethylene |
| LICs | Low-income countries |
| LMICs | low- and middle-income countries |
| LVP | Large-volume parenteral |
| MR-MAPs | Measles–rubella MAPs |
| MAPs | Microarray patches |
| MICs | Middle-income countries |
| MDVP | Multi-dose vial policy |
| MNP | Microneedle patch |
| MRV | Measles–rubella vaccine |
| NSI | Needlestick injury |
| ROI | Return on investment |
| RTU | Ready-to-use |
| RUP | Re-use Prevention Feature |
| SARS | Severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SVP | Small-volume parenteral |
| SIAs | Supplemental immunization activities |
| OSHA | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| UK | United Kingdom |
| UNICEF | United Nations Children’s Fund |
| US | United States |
| USAID | United States Agency for International Development |
| CDC | US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| VIPS | Vaccine Innovation Prioritization Strategy |
| VVMs | Vaccine vial monitors |
| WHO | World Health Organization |