‘The Cold Chain and handling of vaccines in clinical practice.

Abstract

Background:  Many of the infectious diseases can be prevented by effective vaccines. Efficacy of 
vaccine can be compromised due to improper handling, not storing vaccine in recommended cold 
chain equipment and faulty transport that could be the possible reasons for break in cold chain. 
Change in temperature can alter the stability of vaccines. Smallpox-pox has been eradicated from the 
world and poliomyelitis is going to be eradicated. This proves that vaccination is the only way and 
best strategy in medical to control infectious diseases