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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.

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