PERDA DE IMUNOBIOLÓGICOS E SUA REPERCUSSÃO NA GESTÃO DO PROGRAMA ESTADUAL DE IMUNIZAÇÕES, CEARÁ-BRASIL.

Objective: To identify the occurrence of physical losses and immunobiological techniques in the state of Ceará and its financial impact. Methods: Exploratory-descriptive, retrospective research with a quantitative approach. For physical losses, 511 quality deviation registration forms were evaluated in immunobiologicals; for technical losses, we considered all doses of vaccines that were not used after the expiry date, after opening the bottle, as well as the doses not applied. Results: Total losses reached 12.5 million doses of immunobiologicals, representing an expense of R $ 42.8 million. The main reason for physical losses during the period studied was the power outage, representing 55.84%. The research showed no evidence of a direct relationship between total vaccine losses and vaccine coverage. Conclusion: Despite the high number of missed doses and the financial impact provided, only two vaccines, BCG and hepatitis B exceeded the standard established by PAHO; to solve the problem of power outages, preventive measures must be put in place, such as the installation of generator sets and the correct execution of the contingency protocols recommended by the PNI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]