Assessing an Infant’s Eligibility for Immunization

Effectively communicate with caregivers about potential adverse events following immunization

How to Talk About Potential Adverse Events

Properly prepare and administer a safe injection with an auto-disable (AD) syringe

How to Give an Injection With an AD Syringe

Assess contraindications to determine when it is safe to vaccinate an infant or child

How to Assess Possible Contraindications

Perform a shake test when vaccines have been exposed to freezing temperatures

How to Do a Shake Test

Properly administer oral vaccines such as rotavirus vaccine and OPV

Giving an Orally Administered Vaccine

When a caregiver brings an infant into the clinic, you need to determine which vaccinations are required that day.