Monitoring Temperatures at Health Facilities

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For monitoring and recording refrigerator temperatures every day, twice a day

Temperature monitoring is an essential cold chain skill to ensure that vaccines are kept safe and effective. In this video, we will introduce you to temperature monitoring devices and procedures.