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WHO information sheets on observed rates of vaccine reactions Author: Moderator	0 Replies 84 Views	[i]Many thanks to Diana Chang Blanc for sharing this information with the forum![/i] Dear colleagues, ... Please find below the web link to the “first batch” of the WHO Information Sheets on Observed Rates of Vaccine Reactions. We would... Apr-24-12 05:53 Last post by: Moderator

MenAfriVac™ planned for use in a controlled temperature chain Author: Optimize.WHO MenAfriVac™ planned for use in a controlled temperature chain	0 Replies 198 Views	[i]by Simona Zipursky, project Optimize (PATH); Jean-Marie Préaud, Meningitis Vaccine Project (PATH); and Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, WHO Regional Office for Africa [/i] The World Health Organization (WHO) and PATH are collaborating with the... Apr-16-12 16:58 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
'My Village My Home' A LODO Inhibitor Author: Narayana Holla In reaching and holding the beneficiaries for Full Vaccination	0 Replies 995 Views	The two main challenges in implementing Routine Immunization are: 1) reaching all the beneficiaries, tracking and holding them to achieve full vaccination, and 2) immunizing the vaccinated, i.e., attaining seroconversion for specific protection... Mar-17-12 04:26 Last post by: Narayana Holla
One in a Million: The People Who Made India Polio-Free Author: Moderator	1 Replies 974 Views	Dear Editor, The immunity using needle free jet devices is not optimum as is evident in the study in Cuba, the link, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20350164 But IPV given with needle is equally effective as is evident in a study... Mar-10-12 03:20 Last post by: Omesh K. Bharti
Integration of Health Services into the Immunization Platform Author: Tasnim Partapuri	0 Replies 432 Views	[i]The Journal of Infectious Diseases[/i] has a [url=http://jid.oxfordjournals.org/content/205/suppl_1.toc]special issue [/url] (March 1, 2012: Suppl.1) devoted to the very important topic of integration of immunization with health services... Mar-06-12 06:04 Last post by: Tasnim Partapuri
WHO recommendations for interrupted and delayed vaccination Author: Moderator	0 Replies 194 Views	[i]Cross-posted from the [url=http://www.who.int/immunization/newsroom/newsstory_recommendations_interrupted_delayed/en/index.html]WHO website.[/url] Many thanks to Hayatee Hasan[/i] Every immunization programme in the world has a national... Mar-05-12 15:28 Last post by: Moderator
The global network for the post-marketing surveillance of vaccine Author: Moderator	0 Replies 947 Views	[i]Cross-posted from the January 2012 issue of GIN with thanks.[/i] 31/01/2012 from Madhav Balakrishnan, WHO HQ The Global Network for Post-marketing Surveillance (PMS) of Vaccines was established by WHO in early 2008 with a primary objective... Feb-16-12 12:25 Last post by: Moderator
Improving immunization systems at district level Author: Dr. Karan Singh Sagar	2 Replies 481 Views	Yes, we are working with the cold chain handler to build their capacity to plan, forecast and manage vaccine and other logistics. This is work in progress and we will share the details later. A microplanning tool was developed and is being... Jan-25-12 13:00 Last post by: Dr. Karan Singh Sagar
"Facing Meningitis" Author: Moderator	0 Replies 231 Views	This educational and compelling video conveys the importance of young people receiving the meningococcal meningitis vaccine before going to college. Since adolescents ages 16 to 21 have the highest rates of meningococcal meningitis, the video... Jan-04-12 05:02 Last post by: Moderator
Addressing vaccine hesitancy Author: Moderator	0 Replies 778 Views	[i]We have a very interesting post from Robert Steinglass from JSI on a subject rarely discussed on the forum. Thank you![/i] To address vaccine “hesitancy,” frame the question broadly says Robert Steinglass There has been much legitimate... Dec-28-11 05:40 Last post by: Moderator
Open Vial Use (operational guidlelines) Author: Dr. Karan Singh Sagar Operational guidelines for use of open vials (experineces, comments)	8 Replies 1777 Views	I am sharing the instructions isssued by government of India for use of open vials at... Nov-04-11 15:33 Last post by: Dr. Karan Singh Sagar
Progress of the Sustainable Immunization Financing Program Author: Moderator	0 Replies 217 Views	This has been cross-posted from the [url=http://sabin.org/blog/progress-sustainable-immunization-financing-program]SABIN website[/url] with thanks. Since late 2008, the... Oct-26-11 17:36 Last post by: Moderator
UPATED - WHO Summary Tables of RI Recommendations for TBE and Rubella Author: Moderator	0 Replies 271 Views	Dear All, Please note that the "Summary Tables of WHO Routine Immunization Recommendations" have been updated to reflect the recommendations of two new WHO Vaccine Position Papers: (i) Tick-borne Encephalitis (June 2011) and (ii) Rubella (July... Sep-26-11 16:27 Last post by: Moderator
What would happen if we could no longer use thiomersal in vaccines? Author: Erin Fry A pending UN Environment Programme treaty may include a thiomersal ban	4 Replies 2033 Views	Thank you for your thoughts on this topic, and for providing an example from India. I believe the underlying question here is whether the scientific evidence points toward the need for a ban at all. Over the past ten years, reputable scientific... Sep-19-11 15:14 Last post by: Erin Fry
'0' OPV / '0' Dose (Zero dose) Author: Narayana Holla What is '0' in zero OPV / '0' dose of UIP vaccine	0 Replies 1181 Views	In late 90's we are hearing about '0' OPV . To start with '0' meant one which is not entered in the immunization card. It can be administered on the day of birth ( 0 day) or within 2 weeks so that there will be a gap of 4 weeks between the 2 drops... Sep-05-11 15:46 Last post by: Narayana Holla
Improving UIP in India Author: Dr. Karan Singh Sagar	18 Replies 2024 Views	Here is the correct link: http://www.technet21.org/index.php/documents/view-document-details/1325-national-immunization-schedule-india.html Sep-05-11 09:32 Last post by: Moderator
Immunizing the vaccinated Author: Narayana Holla Vaccinate to immunize	2 Replies 1090 Views	Thanq Munish Aug-05-11 16:38 Last post by: Narayana Holla
Investigation of the drivers of RI system performance in Africa Author: Moderator	0 Replies 342 Views	The potential of immunization to improve public health continues to grow as new vaccines against major diseases are developed. The recent infusions of support for global immunization, both through the recent replenishment of GAVI Alliance funding... Jul-28-11 04:37 Last post by: Moderator
World Hepatitis Day: 28 July 2011 Author: Moderator	0 Replies 353 Views	Steve Wiersma shares some "tools" to help you organise the World Hepatitis Day. Additionally, links and useful material has been cross posted from SIGN with many thanks. http://worldhepatitisday.info/ or... Jul-27-11 12:31 Last post by: Moderator
Typhoid Vaccine: When to give during a year? Author: Munish Kumar Raizada Typhoid vaccine	5 Replies 930 Views	Thanks a lot to everyone for taking out time and responding to the query. This has surely helped us formulate our vaccination strategy. Munish Chicago IL www.MIFusa.org Jul-16-11 05:39 Last post by: Munish Kumar Raizada
Deaths due to vaccination need intense investigations in India Author: Omesh K. Bharti AEFI	13 Replies 1357 Views	Dear Dr. Karan, I must thank you for this if this is actually included and followed. Regards, Jul-01-11 07:59 Last post by: Omesh K. Bharti
Modified supermarket approach in immunization delivery Author: Rudi Eggers	17 Replies 1540 Views	REPORT OF AN IMMUNISATION COVERAGE SURVEY IN TAMIL NADU. MAKKAL NALAVAZHVU IYAKKAM http://www.scribd.com/doc/58794261 BACKGROUND. Immunizations are the single most cost- effective public health intervention1. Universal Childhood... Jun-27-11 10:09 Last post by: prabirkc
Coverpage For RI Microplan booklet Author: Narayana Holla A coverpage for RI microplan depicting NS	0 Replies 697 Views	I have designed a Cover page for the RI Microplan Booklet depicting the National Immunization Schedule in the 'horoscope like' matrix. This is used by the planning units in Karnataka.... Jun-23-11 06:41 Last post by: Narayana Holla
Erroneous vaccine reconstitution Author: Rudi Eggers	7 Replies 820 Views	Immunization cabinet in health facility must be separate from ordinary injection room. Should have a policy for safe immunization program in country. Establish immunization cabinet standard (room size, light, cold chain equipment, sink ,... Jun-15-11 03:05 Last post by: Ganbaatar Gayabazar
Indian seek courts intervention to stop unnecessay new vaccines Author: Omesh K. Bharti Cost benefit analysis a must to introduce a new vaccine in UIP	0 Replies 586 Views	The national vaccine policy draft, submitted by the government in the Delhi High Court recently, strongly favours inclusion of new vaccines in the Universal Immunisation Programme of the country. The court had sought the draft from the Centre... May-17-11 05:34 Last post by: Omesh K. Bharti