[Application of immunization products database in calculation of cold chain capacity needs].

Objective: To explore the method of calculating cold chain capacity needs by using Immunization Products Database (IPD).

Methods: Calculating cold chain capacity needs by multiply vaccinated doses and dose volume from IPD, considering the influence factors of stock setting and space usage.

Results: Calculated based on the cold chain capacity needs equation, the annual chain capacity needs for a county Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Shanghai are 23.