An evaluation of cold chain system for vaccines in Bangalore

The cold chain plays a major role in the universal immunization programme which helps in preventing against six major killer diseases in children. We collected 144 study samples randomly from different parts of Bangalore to know the training status of personnel, refrigeration facilities, storage, mo...

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Published inIndian journal of pediatrics Vol. 61; no. 2; p. 173
Main Authors Sudarshan, M K, Sundar, M, Girish, N, Narendra, S, Patel, N G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.03.1994
Subjects
Cold Temperature
Drug Storage
Humans
India
Vaccines
India
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Summary:The cold chain plays a major role in the universal immunization programme which helps in preventing against six major killer diseases in children. We collected 144 study samples randomly from different parts of Bangalore to know the training status of personnel, refrigeration facilities, storage, monitoring and potency of vaccines. It was observed that 6.6% of general practitioners were trained under Universal Immunization Programme, monitoring was not satisfactory, and two of the OPV samples from medical practitioners had an unsatisfactory titre dose. Comprehensive orientation/training on cold chain is essential for medical practitioners and other professionals.
ISSN:0019-5456
DOI:10.1007/BF02843611