Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination

Sama Julius

Publications

• Research
  Temperature Monitoring in the Vaccine Cold Chain in Cameroon
  Author(s): Saidu Yauba, Sobngwi Joelle, Nkwain Jude, Biloa O. Tracy, Kobela Marie, Nsangou Charles, Ename E Hermelle, Vouking Marius, Sama Julius, Biloa Alain, Nimpa M Marcellin, Adan Baku, Mbollo Marianne, Brison Mike, Kamga Delphine, Mbu Robinson and Nzuobontane Divine Saidu Yauba, Sobngwi Joelle, Nkwain Jude, Biloa O. Tracy, Kobela Marie, Nsangou Charles, Ename E Hermelle, Vouking Marius, Sama Julius, Biloa Alain, Nimpa M Marcellin, Adan Baku, Mbollo Marianne, Brison Mike, Kamga Delphine, Mbu Robinson and Nzuobontane Divine
  
  Background and objective: Vaccination has been hailed as one of the most cost-effective public health intervention in modern medical history. For this intervention to be effective, vaccines must be stored and transported within the recommended temperatures ranges of 2°C to 8°C. However, few studies have investigated compliance to this recommendation. This study was designed to evaluate vaccine exposure to temperatures outside the recommended range during storage and transport within Cameroon’s cold chain system. Methods: Forty-eight shipment boxes were prepared and placed at the National Vaccine Store on October 24, 2015. Each shipment contained ten vials of Diphtheria-Tetanus and Pertussis containing vaccines, a monitoring form and a datalogger. The dataloggers were programmed to continuously record temperatures as shipments move.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7560.1000384

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