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Strengthening AEFI surveillance for aBCG Vaccination
Learning ObjectivesStrengthening AEFI surveillance for aBCG vaccination Study
Participants will learn to:
- Understand the Importance of AEFI Surveillance: Recognize the critical role of AEFI surveillance in ensuring the safety and efficacy of adult BCG vaccination programs.
- Orient Committee Members: Ensure that State and District AEFI committee members are fully oriented on their roles and responsibilities in the adult BCG vaccination campaign.
- Build Capacity and Provide Training: Develop skills and knowledge for vaccinators and medical officers through capacity building and training on AEFI management and reporting.
- Expand the Surveillance Network: Widen the surveillance network to include a broader range of medical institutions such as medical colleges and tertiary care hospitals.
- Sensitize Medical Specialists: Sensitize various medical specialists, including pulmonologists, orthopaedicians, dermatologists, and gynaecologists, about AEFI surveillance specific to BCG vaccines.
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Existing AEFI Surveillance System to be Strengthened for Reporting of AEFIs Post Adult BCG Vaccination:
- Orientation of Committee Members:
- Ensure that State and District AEFI committee members are well-oriented regarding their roles in the adult BCG vaccination campaign.
- Capacity Building and Training:
- Focus on building the capacity and training of vaccinators and medical officers on AEFI management and reporting.
- Widening the Surveillance Network:
- Expand the surveillance network to include medical colleges and tertiary care hospitals.
- Sensitize medical specialists, including pulmonologists, orthopaedicians, dermatologists, gynaecologists, etc., on AEFI surveillance for BCG vaccines.
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