The Prime Minister of Pakistan launching NIDs. Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) Protect against poliomyelitis 4 doses (1st dose soon after birth and then at 6,

The Prime Minister of Pakistan launching NIDs

Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

• Protect against poliomyelitis• 4 doses (1st dose soon after

birth and then at 6, 10 and 14 wks)

• 2 drops for each dose orally• Supplied as liquid vaccine in

vial with separate dropper• Dropper to be attached with

the vial for vaccine administration and its cap should be kept closed when not in use

Patient at Health FacilityCase Definition - Suspected Measles

• Any person with generalized maculo-papular rash plus fever plus one of the following: – cough or – coryza (runny nose) or – conjunctivitis (red eyes)

• Any person whom a clinician suspects has measles

Definition of Measles Outbreak

• More than 5 suspected measles cases including at least one laboratory confirmed measles case in the identified area during the recall period of 30 days prior to investigation.

WHO Recommended Vitamin A Schedule for Measles Treatment

AGEOn the Spot

Dose Next Day Dose

< 6 months 50,000 IU 50,000 IU

6-11 months 100,000 IU 100,000 IU

>= 12 months 200,000 IU 200,000 IU

Tetanus toxoid is an active immunizing agent prepared from detoxified tetanus toxin that produces an antigenic response in the body, conferring permanent immunity to tetanus infection

Tetanus Toxoid (TT)

The Immunization Schedule for Woman of Child Bearing Age

Dose Schedule Duration of Protection

TT 1 At first contact None

TT 2 At least 4 weeks after TT 1

1-3 years

TT 3 At least 6 months after TT 2

5 years

TT 4 At least 1 year after TT 3

10 years

TT 5 At least 1 year after TT 4

All child bearing years