Polio & EPI Impact Checklist

14 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Align polio activities with routine immunization to boost coverage and system performance.

• 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.

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