Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Immunization week: Tetanus

See what you think about this approach to immunizations.
In the US we commonly immunize kids when they come in for Well Child visits. In other settings, however, immunizations are given in a coordinated 'swat team' fashion. Look especially at the different ways the message was given to the patients. Do you think this approach was effective?


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An immunization week for tetanus elimination in Mauritania


NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, 18 May 2009 – It was 14-year-old Aichetou’s first time in the health centre in her small village. Her community received an invitation call via radio to attend the tetanus vaccination campaign being held at Lejouad, 200 km from Nouakchott.



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