clinical and public health aspects of immunisation Flashcards
1
Q
what is Expanded Programme of Immunisation (EPI)
A
a WHO program with the goal to make vaccines available to all children
2
Q
what vaccines does EPI cover
A
Diptheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, TB, MMR, HepB, Hib
3
Q
what is herd immunity
A
high level of herd immunity particularly protects vulnerable unprotected groups, as immunised individuals are unlikely to transmit the disease on or slow its transmission.
