Freezing temperatures in the vaccine cold chain: a systematic literature review.

Author(s) : MATTHIAS D. M., ROBERTSON J., GARRISON M. M., et al.

Type of article: Article, Review

Summary

The dangers of accidental freezing of vaccines in the cold chain have prompted studies throughout the globe to better characterize the risk. To date, there has been no systematic review of these studies. This analysis highlights that accidental freezing is pervasive and occurs across all segments of the cold chain.

Details

  • Original title: Freezing temperatures in the vaccine cold chain: a systematic literature review.
  • Record ID : 2010-2053
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Vaccine - vol. 25 - n. 20
  • Publication date: 2007/05
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.02.052

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