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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction

Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction. Module 2 Rotavirus vaccine attributes and storage conditions. Learning objectives. At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: Describe the main attributes of rotavirus vaccine Describe storage conditions of rotavirus vaccine

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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction

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  1. Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 2 Rotavirus vaccine attributes and storage conditions

  2. Learning objectives • At the end of the module, the participant will be able to: • Describe the main attributes of rotavirus vaccine • Describe storage conditions of rotavirus vaccine • Duration • 15’

  3. Key issues 1 Whatis rotavirus vaccine presentation? 3 2 At which temperature should the vaccine be stored? How safe is rotavirus vaccine? 4 Where should the vaccine be stored?

  4. What is rotavirus vaccine presentation? • Rotavirus vaccine is a ready-to-use,oral vaccine in a liquid formulation • Specially designed tube for direct oral administration • 1 tube = 1 dose • 1 tube has 1.5mL liquid A squeezable plastic tube

  5. How safe is the vaccine? • Rotavirus vaccines are safe and do not cause any serious adverse events • Irritability and loss of appetite are very common side effects of rotavirus vaccine • Rotavirus vaccine may be given with other vaccines in the infant Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) schedule without interfering with their effectiveness

  6. At which temperature must the vaccine be stored? • Rotavirus vaccines should be stored between +2°C to +8°C

  7. Where do you store the vaccine? • The rotavirus vaccine should be stored in a refrigerator

  8. Which vaccine should be stored in front? • Vaccines with early expiration dates should be kept in front to be used first Further expiry date in back Closer expiry date in front

  9. Whatshouldyou do? The refrigerator stops functioning. What should you do?

  10. Key messages • Rotavirus vaccine has a liquid formulation • Vaccine comes in a squeezable plastic tube • Irritability and loss of appetite are very common side effects of rotavirus vaccine • Store vaccines between +2°C to +8°C • Vaccines with early expiration dates and VVM in stage 2 (or nearing stage 2) should be kept in front of the refrigerator to be used first • Do not open the refrigerator door often • Regularly monitor the temperature of the refrigerator

  11. End of module Thank you for your attention!

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