Cold Chain
The cold chain is the system of transporting and storing vaccines at the recommended temperature (+2 to +8 °C, except some at -20 °C) from the manufacturer to the point of use.
What our notes say
- The cold chain is the system of transporting and storing vaccines at the recommended temperature (+2 to +8 °C, except some at -20 °C) from the manufacturer to the point of use. (Paediatrics and Child Health end of semester examination (MBPE): 10 January 2023)
- The cold chain is the system that keeps vaccines at the right temperature (2 to 8 degrees Celsius for most vaccines) from the manufacturer to the child. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- Topics tested: chronic kidney disease in children, nephrotic syndrome, vaccine-preventable diseases, cold chain. (Paediatrics and Child Health end of semester examination (MBPE): 10 January 2023)
- Outline the components of the cold chain system (10 marks). (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- All vaccines removed from the cold chain and not used within 14 days or exposed to temperatures > 40 °C must be discarded. (CHOLERA AND BACILLARY DYSENTERY)
- \n\n Cold chain storage\nequipment\nWalk in Deep Ice lined (cold chain and vaccination shedule)
Study material on Cold Chain
- cold chain and vaccination shedule
- cold chain and vaccination shedule
- Paediatrics and Child Health end of semester examination (MBPE): 10 January 2023
- Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short essays and 2 long essays