Polio & EPI Impact Checklist

Map existing EPI and polio activities in your area

List campaigns, routine sessions, partners, locations and timelines.

Identify overlap opportunities between polio campaigns and EPI

Spot shared sites, target groups, and staff that can be coordinated.

Set measurable objectives for integrated outreach

Define targets like additional children reached or referrals made.

Hold a joint planning meeting with EPI and polio teams

Create a clear agenda and assign roles for the meeting

Include objectives, cold chain review, data needs, and communication tasks.

Document follow-up actions with deadlines and owners

Record responsibilities and set dates for progress checks.

Align vaccine supply and cold chain for combined activities

Inspect cold chain equipment and temperature logs

Check refrigerators, cold boxes, and data loggers before activity.

Confirm vaccine stock levels and order shortages

Verify stocks for both polio and routine vaccines and reorder if needed.

Train staff on integrated service delivery during campaigns

Include routine immunization counseling and screening

Ensure staff check for missed routine vaccines and advise caregivers.

Reinforce safe injection and medical waste practices

Practice correct sharps handling, injection safety, and disposal.

Set up simple real-time data collection and sharing

Use daily tallies, mobile tools, or shared dashboards to track coverage.

Conduct a quick post-activity review and update indicators

Hold a short debrief, capture lessons, and revise targets for next round.