പള്‍സ് പോളിയോ 2013-ജനുവരി 20   &ഫെബ്രുവരി 24

INTENSIFIED PULSE POLIO IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME -2013

Frequently asked questions (FAQS) :

Q) How the wild Poliovirus is commonly transmitted from one child to another?

A) Wild Poliovirus is commonly transmitted from the infected child to the non vaccinated child. Faecal-oral transmission is most common especially where sanitation is poor.

Q) Is the Polio vaccine safe when given in repeated doses?

A) Yes, the vaccine can be safely given in repeated doses.

Q) Can Polio vaccine be given with other vaccines?

A) Polio vaccine may be given simultaneously with any other childhood immunization and there is no limit to the number of doses, which may be safely given.

Q) Is it possible for me to check the quality of vaccine being given to my child?

A) The potency of vaccine can be gauged by looking at and interpreting the Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM) that is affixed on all OPV vials. (see VVM). The label of the vaccine vial darkens if the potency of vaccine is not up to mark.

Q) Should a child having high grade fever and loose motions for the last 3 days be given Polio drops on PPI days?

A) Yes, all children below 5 years of age even if sick or hospitalized should be given Polio drops on Pulse Polio days.

Q) Can a newborn child be given Pulse Polio vaccine?

A) Yes, a newborn child can be given Pulse Polio vaccine very safely.

Q) A child has received booster dose of DPT/OPV 2 days before the National Immunization day. Should the child be taken to Polio Kendra for Pulse Polio drops after 2 days?

A) Yes, the child should be taken to the Polio Kendra and given Polio drops. It is safe for the child and is necessary for Polio eradication.

Q) Can routine Immunization with DPT, OPV, and Measles etc. be continued after giving the child Pulse Polio drops?

A) Yes, routine immunization should be continued even after the child has received Pulse Polio drops. Routine Immunization increases the child’s defence against diseases like Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Measles and Poliomyelitis. Both are complimentary to each other but not a substitute to one another.

Q) Is this the last year of Pulse Polio Immunization?

A) May be,but not really finalised. As long as the virus is in transmission, the Pulse Polio rounds cannot be stopped. However,the last polio case reported from India was on 13th January2011. If we all make a dedicated effort and break the chain of transmission, we will become a Polio free world. Then the Pulse Polio rounds will be discontinued. Continuous three years of Polio Free States is needed before we can think of stopping Pulse Polio Immunization Programme. Number of Polio Cases :
Q)Was there any outbreak in any of the Asian countries recently?
In China during 2011
Q)Is there any speciality for PPI 2013?
Vaccin wastage factor-1.27,4A&4B forms changed including the R I planning details,Reporting forms 9B&9A are added with 9B HRA & 9A HRA,seperate tally sheets for migrants should be maintained in bootrh and H T H rounds as well.