Vaccine Safety

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How to Assess Possible Contraindications
 
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Use a safety box properly to discard used syringes

Using a Safety Box

Communicate effectively with caregivers and children during an immunization session

How to Report AEFIs

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

How to Give an Injection With an AD Syringe

Correctly assess an infant’s eligibly for immunization

Assessing an Infant’s Eligibility for Immunization

 
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Many healthcare workers do not like vaccinating an infant who is ill, but delaying immunization puts them at risk of vaccine preventable disease when they could receive the protection safely. With a few exceptions, infants should be vaccinated whenever possible.