Legionella sp. in water systems in public teaching and education facilities in Małopolskie voivodeship in 2016.

Introduction: Bacteria Legionella sp. found in water distribution systems, especially warm, transferred to water spray devices for aerators and showers in the form of aerosols infected with them become a threat to the human inhaler.

Objective: Assessment of colonization of the water supply network with Legionella bacteria in teaching and education facilities in Małopolska in 2016 year.

Monitoring adherence to cold chain storage of vaccines in 2014 in the Małopolska province.

Background And Aim Of The Study: The principles of „cold chain” have been developed for the safe transport and storage of vaccines because of their sensitivity to temperature and are guidelines for use in all countries. Available information on adherence to the principles of the “cold chain” by healthcare providers in Poland is insufficient. The aim of the study was to assess compliance with these rules in storing vaccines by vaccination centers implementing an immunization program in 2014 in the Malopolska province

Material And Methods: The study was conducted in 111 vaccination centers in 19 districts of Malopolska, which represents 12% of all vaccination centers in the Malopolska province in 2014.