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  • Strengthening AEFI surveillance​ for Adult BCG Vaccination

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    Strengthening AEFI surveillance​ for Adult BCG vaccination

    Participants will learn to:

    1. Understand the Importance of AEFI Surveillance: Recognize the critical role of AEFI surveillance in ensuring the safety and efficacy of adult BCG vaccination programs.
    2. 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.
    3. Build Capacity and Provide Training: Develop skills and knowledge for vaccinators and medical officers through capacity building and training on AEFI management and reporting.
    4. Expand the Surveillance Network: Widen the surveillance network to include a broader range of medical institutions such as medical colleges and tertiary care hospitals.
    5. 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:

  1. Orientation of Committee Members:
    • Ensure that State and District AEFI committee members are well-oriented regarding their roles in the adult BCG vaccination campaign.
  2. Capacity Building and Training:
    • Focus on building the capacity and training of vaccinators and medical officers on AEFI management and reporting.
  3. 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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