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Putting the “cold back into the chain”: Strengthening capacity in vaccine management through training of physicians

The use of appropriate equipment and proper adherence to vaccine storage, inventory management, handling, and transport practices are vital to ensuring optimal potency of vaccines. In June 2004, following concerns... Read More

Vaccine timing and postimmunization serology of infants in British Columbia who received hepatitis B vaccine at less than 7 days

Background Hepatitis B (HB) is a viral infection that can be acquired by vertical transmission. Approximately 90% of infants infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) will progress to chronic infection, with the possible... Read More