Question

What is the role of a nurse in the debate regarding vaccines?

Answer 1

1. Maintain a master list of eligible children for immunization
2. Administer immunization following the protocols in right administration of vaccines (right dose, right route, right schedule and interval, and proper utilization of cold chain).
3. Infuse proper aseptic technique and infection control (one syringe: one child and proper disposal of syringes)
3. Provide health teachings regarding EPI i.e. scheduled immunization activity to enhance the awareness of community and motivate them to adhere with the campaigns.
4. Conduct visits in the community to assess their needs and to identify cases of EPI diseases.
5. Have an updated record of children who had received immunization and the like and report cases if there is.