EPI - CHN Flashcards
when was EPI established
1976
meaning of EPI
Expanded Program on Immunization
purpose of EPI
to ensure that infants/children and mothers have access to infant/childhood vaccines
the 6 vaccine-preventable diseases initially included in the EPI:
tuberculosis,
poliomyelitis,
diphtheria,
tetanus,
pertussis
measles
vaccines under the EPI are
BCG
Hepatitis B
Oral Poliovirus ,
Pentavalent Vaccine,
Measles Containing Vaccines
Tetanus Toxoid.
Measles Containing Vaccines
Anti Measles Vaccine, Measles,
Mumps,
Rubella
In 2014, what Vaccine was included in the routine immunization of EPI.
Pneumococcal Conjugate 13
This 2016, EPI will transition to become the
National Immunization Program
this program include immunizations of other populations such as senior citizen , school-age , and adolescent immunizations.
National Immunization Program
Over-all Goal of EPI
reduce the morbidity and mortality among children against common vaccine-preventable diseases.
specific goals of EPI:
To immunize all infants/children
To eliminate measles infection.
To sustain the polio-free status
To prevent extra pulmonary tuberculosis
Republic Act No. 10152
Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011
who signed RA 10152
President Benigno Aquino III on July 26, 2010
used to reach children who havent been vaccinated or have not developed immunity after vaccinations.
Supplemental Immunization Activity (SIA)
critical for the elimination efforts, in identifying cases of measles
Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance
strategy for Conduct of Routine Immunization ;
improve the access to routine immunization and reduce drop-outs.
Reaching Every Barangay (REB) strategy
5 components of REB
data analysis
supportive supervision
re-establish outreach services
maximizing resources.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women vaccine:
1 booster dose of BCG
School Entrants (Grade 1, 6 to 7 years old) vaccine:
5 Tetanus Toxoid - RA 1066
Infant (0 to 12 months old)
vaccine:
1 BCG -
3 Hepa B -
3 DPT
1 Measles -
PRINCIPLES OF EPI
Based on epidemiological situation
Main focus: eligible population
Immunization is a basic health service
ensure\vaccines were maintained proper environmental condition ;maintain potency
Cold chain Logistic Management
(IEC) meaning
Information, Education and Communication
Elements of EPI
Cold chain Logistic Management
(IEC)
Surveillance
Target Setting
vaccines that will be introduced in the national immunization program.
Rotavirus
Pneumococcal vaccines
refrigeration units to maintain vaccines is at what temperature.
2-8°C.
Vaccines that are Most Sensitive to Heat - store in the freezer (-15°C to -25°C)
OPV
Measles
vaccines that must remain within the temperature range of +2 to +8°C
BCG
DPT
Hepa B
Tetanus Toxoid
FEFO meaning
(“first expiry and first out”)
how many times should u check vaccine temperature
2x a day: First and last hour of the clinic
Opened vaccines should be discarded after:
BCG & Measles
4 to 6 hours
Opened vaccines should be discarded after: DPT, OPV, Hepa B & TT
8 hours
No food for how many minutes after giving OPV.
30 minutes
before giving the measles vaccine what should be observed
egg allergy
No BCG to a child born with what
positive with HIV or AIDS.
Measles vaccine should be given as soon as the child is what age
9 months
