VACCINES

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was establish in 1976 to ensure that infants/children and mother have acces to routinely recommended infant/childhood vaccines.

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The Expanded program on Immunization (EPI)

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Six vaccine-preventable diseases were initially included in the EPI:

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’ Tuberculosis
· Poliomyelitis
· Diphtheria
· Tetanus
· Pertussis, and
· Measles

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Live attenuated bacteria

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BCG

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Live attenuated virus

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OPV and Measles:

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Weakened bacterial toxins

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Diphtheria and TT:

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Killed bacteria

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Pertussis

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Derived from plasma (plasma derivatives) RNA recombinants

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Hepa B:

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PRINCIPLES OF VACCINATION

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I. No BCG to a child born positives with HIV or AIDS.
II. DPT is not given to a child who has recurrent convulsions or active neurologic diseases.
III. DPT2 or DPT3 is not given to a child who has had convulsions or shock within 3 days the previous dose, but you can give DT.
IV. Don’t immunize children before referral
V. Moderate fever, malnutrition, mild respiratory infection, cough, diarrhea and vomiting aren’t contraindication to vaccination
VI. It is safe and effective with mild side effects after vaccination
VII. Do not repeat BCG vaccination if the child does not develop scar after the first injection
VIII. Strictly follow the principle of never, ever reconstitute the freeze-dried vaccines to any diluents.
IX. Use one syringe, one needle per child during vaccination
X. During vaccination, clean the skin with cotton ball, moistened with water only (boiled H20)

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3 Principles of EPI:

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1. Based on epidemiological situation
2. Main focus: eligible population
3. Immunization is a basic health service

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Pregnant mothers:

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• 5 tetanus toxoid- RA 1066 (tetanus elimination)

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1 Booster dose of BCG

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School entrants:

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• 1 BCG- EO 663
• 3 Hepa B- RA 7846
• 3 DPT
• 1 Measles- Proc. 4
• -3 OPV

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Infants

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TARGET FOR IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

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a. Infant :12 monthold
b. School entrants :6-7 years old
c. Pregnant mother

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Mandatory infants and children health immunization of 2011- RA 10152

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2011 - RA 10152

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/GOALS:

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To reduce the MORBIDITY and MORTALITY among children against the most common vaccine-preventable diseases.

Question 16

Providing for compulsory basic immunization for infants and children below 8 years old (September 16, 1976)
> launched in July 1976
> free vaccines: BCG, DPT, OPV, Measles

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Legal Basis: PD NO. 996