Training for rotavirus vaccine introductionTraining for rotavirus vaccine introduction

Module 7

Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers

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Learning objectivesLearning objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to:

– Describe how to communicate with caretakers– Advise caretakers on rotavirus disease and prevention

methods– Alert caretakers of potential side effects and how to

respond to them– Provide other messages to caretakers before they

leave the session

Duration– 20’

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How to communicate with caretakers?

11

How to advise on potential side effects?

33

Key issues

What other messages to give caretakers before they

leave the session ?

44

How to advise on rotavirus disease and prevention

methods?

22

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How to communicate with caretakers? How to communicate with caretakers?

Be respectful

Use simple words and avoid technical terms

Listen to caretaker's concerns

Made sure the caretaker has understood your key messages

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What is “triple A” communicationwith parents?

What is “triple A” communicationwith parents?

Arrangefor whento return

Alerton side effects and

how to respond

Adviceon what is

given

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Advice: How to inform about the disease?Advice: How to inform about the disease?

Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and fever leading to rapid dehydration

Rotavirus is found everywhere– Almost every child in the world will suffer from at least one

infection by the time he or she is three years old

Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhea, but it is one of the most serious

Rotavirus infection spreads very quickly

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Advice: How to communicate about diarrhoea prevention methods?

Advice: How to communicate about diarrhoea prevention methods?

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Millions of children have received rotavirus vaccine in the last 8 years and the vaccine is considered very safe and effective

This vaccine will be given at the same time as pentavalent vaccine, therefore no extra visit is required for this vaccine

Your child can still get diarrhea due to other infections

Advice: What is the new rotavirus vaccine?Advice: What is the new rotavirus vaccine?

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Alert: How to respond to side effects?Alert: How to respond to side effects?

Infants may be more irritable and could have loss of appetite. Some infants may also experience fever, fatigue, diarrhea, and vomiting

After immunization you can give paracetamol if your infant has fever (>39˚C)

If your infant shows any unusual symptoms take him/her directly to the hospital

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Arrange: When to return?Arrange: When to return?

Make an appointment for the next dose of rotavirus vaccine and other vaccines according to the immunization schedule

Wait at least 4 weeks before next appointment

Ensure that there is a session on the attributed date – i.e., no public holiday, weekend, or other event

Write the date of the next visit on the immunization card

Remind the caretaker to come on the specified date and to bring the card

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Key messages (1/4) Key messages (1/4)

Triple A communication - Be respectful - Listen to caretaker's concerns

Use simple phrases and avoid technical terms to make sure the caretaker understands your key messages

Ongoing dialogue may successfully reassure vaccine-hesitant parents that immunization is the best and safest option for their child

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Key messages (2/4) Key messages (2/4)

Rotavirus infection is highly contagious

Vaccination is the only way to prevent the severe episodes of rotavirus infection

A child immunized with rotavirus vaccine can still get diarrhea from other agents– Follow all steps to prevent and control diarrhea

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Key messages (3/4) Key messages (3/4)

On-time vaccination is very important

Current rotavirus vaccines are generally well tolerated– Parents have to understand that the risk of side effects after

rotavirus vaccination is much lower than the risk of severe rotavirus disease in unvaccinated children

Keep the immunization card safe and remember to bring it next time

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Key messages (4/4) Key messages (4/4)

Synergistic interventions related to diarrhoea prevention and treatment should be practiced, such as: •Rotavirus and measles vaccination, •Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and Vitamin A supplementation, •Promotion of hand washing with soap, •Improved water supply including treatment and safe storage of household water, •Community-wide sanitation promotion, •Fluid replacement (ORS) and •Zinc treatment

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End of moduleEnd of module

Thank youfor your attention !