Journal article
Cold-Chain Adaptability During Introduction of Inactivated Polio Vaccine in Bangladesh, 2015
Background.
Introduction of inactivated polio vaccine creates challenges in maintaining the cold chain for vaccine storage and distribution.
Methods.
We evaluated the cold chain in 23 health facilities and 36 outreach vaccination sessions in 8 districts and cities of Bangladesh, using purposive sampling during August–October 2015. We interviewed immunization and cold-chain staff, assessed equipment, and recorded temperatures during vaccine storage and transportation.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2017
Journal
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume
216
Issue
Suppl. 1
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Supply chain & logistics
Diseases
- Polio
Countries
- Bangladesh
Tags
- Cold box / vaccine carrier
- Coverage monitoring
- Distribution system
- Refrigerator / freezer
- Temperature monitoring
WHO Regions
- South-East Asia Region
