Evaluation of the Cold-Chain for Oral Polio Vaccine in a Rural District of India

Samant, Yogindra; Lanjewar, H; Parker, David L.; Block, Lester E.; Tomar, Gajendra S.; Stein, Ben

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“…12 The findings in our study was more than that what Mallik S et al (60%), Samath et al (65%) and Sachdeva et al (71.87%) found in their studies. [13][14][15] The present study revealed that there was poor documentation of records of power failure only in 30% CCPs. This observation was almost similar to (33%) study done by Gupta A et al and contrast to study of Govani KJ et al who reported 12.5%.…”

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“…Our observations corroborates the finding of other researchers in a similar study of Kumar H et al observed 69.75%, Samant et al reported 75% and Mallik et al observed 80% centers and by Krishnappa et al revealed that in 74.2% ILR and 53.3% DF temperature was within recommended range. 13,14,18,19 As per the vaccine logistic management guidelines, all vaccine must be kept in a basket and if basket not available, keep 2 layer of empty ice pack laid flat on the floor of ILR. OPV and measles are kept at the bottom of basket while BCG, Pentavalent, DPT and TT vaccines are kept in upper part of the baskets.…”

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“…stage III and stage IV). 14,19,20,23 In 3 CCPs, there was nil stock of vaccine like BCG, OPV was found during visit. In 19 CCPs (95%) vaccines were found within expiry dates except in one (5%) CCP, similar result was obtained in study done in Surat city.…”

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Evaluation of cold chain and logistics management practice in Durg district of Chhattisgarh: pointer from Central India

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Verma

Chandrakar

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Immunization is the effective method of preventing childhood diseases. One of the important elements for improving the immunization is cold chain and vaccine logistics management which are the left and right hands of immunization programme. Keeping this in mind, the present study was done with the objectives a) to ascertain the status of cold chain equipment and logistics management using GOI monitoring format and b) to ascertain the awareness and practice of cold chain handlers about cold chain equipment and logistics management in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 20 cold chain points (CCPs) of Durg district using standard GOI structured questionnaires.Results: Out of 20 cold chain points (CCPs), 20% CCPs, vaccine were found in frozen state. Functional thermometer was available in 75% CCPs, out of which 65% had temperature in the recommended range. Twice daily recording of temperature was found only in 95 % CCPs. Record of power failures and defrosting was noted in temperature log books in 70% CCPs. The correct placement of ice packs inside Deep freezer was observed in only one CCPs. T-series vaccine vials were placed properly in ILR in 85% CCPs. With respect to knowledge on freeze sensitive vaccine and shake test, 74 % and 53% of cold chain handlers had correct knowledge.Conclusions: The quality of immunization programme can be increased by proper maintenance of cold chain and management of vaccine logistics at every designated cold chain points. There is need to improve the knowledge level of CCHs regarding cold chain maintenances and handling practices.

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“…[11][12][13] However, there appears to be no information on vaccine exposure to subzero temperatures in the national cold-chain system. We therefore conducted a study to estimate the frequency of vaccine exposure to suboptimal temperatures -i.e.…”

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Frequent exposure to suboptimal temperatures in vaccine cold-chain system in India: results of temperature monitoring in 10 states

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Dutta

Kapoor

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Bull. World Health Organ.

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“…Low-quality vaccine may explain the poor past performance of the Pulse Polio program, referenced above. 15 Furthermore, most of the Universal Immunization Program vaccines procured for routine immunizations in India come from manufacturers that are not prequalified by the World Health Organization. Poor vaccine quality could lead to greater incidence of immunization-related adverse events and lower public trust in immunization programs.…”

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India’s Vaccine Deficit: Why More Than Half Of Indian Children Are Not Fully Immunized, And What Can—And Should—Be Done

Laxminarayan

Ganguly

2011

Health Affairs

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Although India is a leading producer and exporter of vaccines, the country is home to one-third of the world's unimmunized children. Fewer than 44 percent of India's young children receive the full schedule of immunizations. India's vaccine deficit has several causes: little investment by the government; a focus on polio eradication at the expense of other immunizations; and low demand as a consequence of a poorly educated population and the presence of anti-vaccine advocates. In this article we describe India's vaccine deficit and recommend that the government move quickly to increase spending on, and otherwise strengthen, national immunization programs.

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Evaluation of the Cold-Chain for Oral Polio Vaccine in a Rural District of India

Cited by 46 publications

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Evaluation of cold chain and logistics management practice in Durg district of Chhattisgarh: pointer from Central India

Evaluation of cold chain and logistics management practice in Durg district of Chhattisgarh: pointer from Central India

Frequent exposure to suboptimal temperatures in vaccine cold-chain system in India: results of temperature monitoring in 10 states

India’s Vaccine Deficit: Why More Than Half Of Indian Children Are Not Fully Immunized, And What Can—And Should—Be Done

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