Journal article

Vaccine cold chain: part 1. Proper handling and storage of vaccine

Bonnie Rogers, Kim Dennison, Nikki Adepoju, Shelia Dowd, Kenneth Uedoi

The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reports that professionals in clinic setting may not be adequately storing and handling vaccine, leading to insufficient immunity of vaccinated individuals. This article provides information about proper cold chain storage and handling of vaccine and offers resources to begin, or reinforce, proper procedures in the occupational health unit to secure an effective immunization program.

Authors

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2010

Journal

AAOHN Journal

Volume

58

Issue

8

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Supply chain & logistics

Countries

  • United States of America

Tags

  • Cold room / freezer room
  • Distribution system
  • Temperature monitoring

WHO Regions

  • Region of the Americas

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PubMED URL

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20669860

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