• KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HEALTH WORKERS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF VACCINE COLD CHAIN SYSTEM IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Vaccine preventable diseases remain the most common causes of childhood mortality with an estimated three million deaths each year. Immunity to vaccine preventable diseases only result when active and effective vaccines are used. Active and effective vaccines can be sustained by harnessing the essential elements in the cold chain namely the vaccines, manpower, and equipment. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge of health workers in immunization centers in Ilorin West Local Government Area as regards vaccine storage and handling, to determine number of trained personnel, number ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1.1 Background of the Study Vaccines are Immunogens consisting of suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies. It is used to improve immunity to a particular disease. Vaccination is the intervention used to prevent or eradicate childhood diseases. It is the most cost-effective health intervention. A set of practice guidelines for different service levels were created by the World Health Organization (WHO), which include vaccine monitoring, immunization techniques, cold chain management and reporting systems [Yakum, et al 2015].  ... Continue Reading