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What is the recommended temperature for storing vaccines?
What is the recommended temperature for storing vaccines?
When should critically ill and hospitalized children be immunized?
When should critically ill and hospitalized children be immunized?
What should be done before administering any vaccine?
What should be done before administering any vaccine?
When should Measles vaccine be discarded after reconstitution?
When should Measles vaccine be discarded after reconstitution?
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Who is responsible for creating awareness about immunization at the District level?
Who is responsible for creating awareness about immunization at the District level?
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What should be done with vaccines after the expiry date printed on the label?
What should be done with vaccines after the expiry date printed on the label?
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What is the main aim of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?
What is the main aim of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the EPI target diseases?
Which of the following is NOT one of the EPI target diseases?
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How have industrialized countries improved child health since the 1950s?
How have industrialized countries improved child health since the 1950s?
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Which disease is NOT mentioned as one of the EPI target diseases?
Which disease is NOT mentioned as one of the EPI target diseases?
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What impact have vaccine-preventable diseases had on child survival and development in developing countries?
What impact have vaccine-preventable diseases had on child survival and development in developing countries?
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What is the primary focus of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in terms of disease prevention?
What is the primary focus of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in terms of disease prevention?
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What was the aim of the 'The childhood immunization statement Policy' for Kenya?
What was the aim of the 'The childhood immunization statement Policy' for Kenya?
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Which of the following vaccines were included in the 'The childhood immunization statement Policy'?
Which of the following vaccines were included in the 'The childhood immunization statement Policy'?
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What was the proposed immunization coverage target for single-dose antigens (BCG and measles) during the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
What was the proposed immunization coverage target for single-dose antigens (BCG and measles) during the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
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What was the proposed immunization coverage target for multiple-dose antigens (DPT, Polio, and tetanus toxoid) during the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
What was the proposed immunization coverage target for multiple-dose antigens (DPT, Polio, and tetanus toxoid) during the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
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What was the ultimate aim for immunization coverage for all antigens after the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
What was the ultimate aim for immunization coverage for all antigens after the first 3 years of the policy's operation?
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How was the uptake of immunization services intended to be based?
How was the uptake of immunization services intended to be based?
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What is the main purpose of the KEPI activities in the MCH/FP programme?
What is the main purpose of the KEPI activities in the MCH/FP programme?
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Who are the target participants of the high level training course in the MCH/FP programme?
Who are the target participants of the high level training course in the MCH/FP programme?
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What is the focus of the operational level training course in the MCH/FP programme?
What is the focus of the operational level training course in the MCH/FP programme?
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Which group of staff undergoes the cold chain training course in the MCH/FP programme?
Which group of staff undergoes the cold chain training course in the MCH/FP programme?
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What is the most important activity of the MCH/FP programme according to the text?
What is the most important activity of the MCH/FP programme according to the text?
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Why is health education considered crucial in achieving targeted immunization coverage?
Why is health education considered crucial in achieving targeted immunization coverage?
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What was the primary motivation behind the World Health Organization's review of existing immunization services?
What was the primary motivation behind the World Health Organization's review of existing immunization services?
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Which of the following was NOT identified as a weakness of existing immunization services?
Which of the following was NOT identified as a weakness of existing immunization services?
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According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about immunization services in developing countries during the 1950s and 1960s?
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about immunization services in developing countries during the 1950s and 1960s?
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What is the primary benefit of immunization mentioned in the passage?
What is the primary benefit of immunization mentioned in the passage?
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According to the passage, which of the following disabilities could result from vaccine-preventable diseases?
According to the passage, which of the following disabilities could result from vaccine-preventable diseases?
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Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of immunization services in developing countries prior to 1977?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of immunization services in developing countries prior to 1977?
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Study Notes
Childhood Immunization Statement Policy for Kenya
- The policy aimed to immunize all Kenyan children aged 0-5 years (revised in 1985 to focus on 0-11 months) and all pregnant women with available recommended EPi vaccines.
- The goal was to reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability from 6 common childhood infectious diseases: tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, and diphtheria.
Objectives of KEPi's Plan of Operation
- Immunization coverage of 75% for single-dose antigens (BCG and measles) and 60% for multiple-dose ones (DPT, polio, and tetanus toxoid) during the first 3 years of operation in a given district.
- Attain a minimum of 80% for all antigens after the first 3 years.
Integration with MCH/FP Programme
- The programme aimed to strengthen health services, particularly MCH/FP, by integrating KEPI activities to improve immunization services.
Training Courses
- Four types of training courses:
- High-level training for top EPI managers
- Mid-level training for Provincial and District health management teams
- Operational-level training for staff in hospitals, health centers, and dispensaries
- Cold chain training course for maintenance and repair
Health Education
- The most important activity of the programme to increase public participation and achieve targeted immunization coverage.
- Key person: District Health Education Officer (DHEO) to create awareness and organize social mobilization activities.
Principles of KEPI
- Immunization services should be offered in government and non-government health facilities.
- Uptake of immunization services based on individual motivation rather than coercion.
- Correct record-keeping of vaccine administration and storage.
- Vaccines should be administered in a sterile procedure and stored at recommended temperatures.
Origins and Aims of EPI
- EPI aims to reduce illness, disability, and mortality from childhood diseases preventable by immunization.
- EPI target diseases include poliomyelitis, measles, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, Hib disease, and neonatal tetanus.
- Immunization breaks the cycle of infection-diarrhea-malnutrition-infection, extending its impact beyond disease prevention and control.
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This quiz covers the origins and aims of vaccination, the concept of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), objectives of EPI programmes, and a historical background of the Kenya EPI Programme. Test your knowledge on disease control and prevention through immunization.
