Guidance
Handbook for Vaccine & Cold Chain Handlers, 2nd edition
The aim of this handbook is to enable the Cold Chain Handler to efficiently manage the vaccine and cold chain system at all levels of Immunization Supply Chain (ISC). This handbook provides the required technical and practical guidance for cold chain handlers and Program Managers to take their own initiative to identify the best solutions for their field circumstances. It is an effort to illustrate how technical and operational issues can be addressed in the field in order to maintain the potency, safety and adequate supply of vaccines with minimum wastage.
Languages
- English
Publication year
2016
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Categories
Countries
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WHO Regions
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