NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE - ENGLISH
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IMMUNIZATION-
Immunization
is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious
disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the
body’s own immune system to protect the person against later infection or
disease.
This is acquired immunity by getting vaccine so the process is also known a vaccination. Each vaccine provides immunity against a particular disease; therefore, a number of vaccines are administered to children and women to protect them from many vaccine-preventable diseases.
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE-
Immunization schedule is a recommended list of vaccines by Ministry of heath and family welfare Government of India to be used in the country. Main point in this schedule is to remember the period of contact of beneficiary with the health system. There are a lot of vaccine preventable diseases and government of India has prepared the schedule in such a way that in less number of contacts more vaccine preventable diseases are covered. Our today’s class will be based on these contact periods.
SCHEDULE
Process of Conducting Immunization clinic---
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Prepare
for the session by selecting appropriate site; arranging for required equipment
and supplies; review due list of beneficiaries and sharing with AWW and ASHA to
mobilize beneficiaries to bring them for the session and also to help you in
arranging the vaccination session site and Keep anaphylaxis kit ready to handle
anaphylactic reaction
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Involve
community influences and leaders to support you
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Assess
infants for vaccination and possible contraindications before vaccinations
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Use
aseptic technique to prepare and reconstitute vaccines
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After
reconstitution, write the date and time of reconstitution on the label of
vaccine vial
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Use
Auto Disable Syringe (ADS) for each injection
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Explain
to the parents the correct positioning
to keep the child still and comfortable
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Administer
the vaccines by using correct technique
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After
the session, store opened vials based on open vial policy guidelines
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Ensure
separate packing of used vials with Session site name and date
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Pack
the vaccine carrier and return vaccines to the ILR
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Follow
immunization waste disposal as per guidelines.
Key
messages for parents (Before
Vaccination)
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Explain
what vaccine(s) will be given and the disease it prevents
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Mention
possible adverse events (minor AEFIs) and explain how to handle them
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Explain
the need for the child to return for each contact in the immunization schedule
to be fully protected.
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Write
the date for the next vaccination on the immunization card and tell the parents.
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Remind
parents to bring the immunization card when they bring the child back for the
next vaccination
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Explain
the importance of waiting for 30 minutes after vaccination
Key
messages for parents (After Vaccination)
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Ask
the beneficiaries to wait for half an hour after vaccination to observe for any
AEFI
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Explain
how to manage mild fever and local reactions and to contact ASHA/AWW if needed
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Remind
the caregiver when to return with the infant
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In
the event of any out-of-stocks of vaccine at the time of the session, inform
the parents where and when to return for the next doses
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Ask
the parents if they have any questions or concerns and answer them politely.
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