Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 7 Communicating
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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 7 Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers
Learning objectives l 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 particularly on the need for timely vaccination – Alert caretakers of potential side effects and how to respond to them – Provide other messages to caretakers before they leave the session l Duration – 20’ 2| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Key issues 1 How to communicate with caretakers? 2 How to advise on rotavirus disease and prevention methods? 3 How to advise on potential side effects? 4 What other messages to give caretakers before they leave the session? 3| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
How to communicate with caretakers? l Be respectful l Use simple words and avoid technical terms l Listen to caretaker's concerns l Make sure the caretaker has understood your key messages 4| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
What is “triple A” communication with parents? Advise on what is given 5| Alert Arrange on side effects and how to respond for when to return Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Advise: How to inform about the disease? l Rotavirus causes severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever leading to rapid dehydration l 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 l Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhoea, but it is one of the most serious l Rotavirus infection spreads very quickly 6| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
What can be done to prevent rotavirus and diarrhoeal disease? 7| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Advise: What is the new rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac. TM)? l Millions of children have received rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac. TM) in the last 8 years and the vaccine is considered very safe and effective l This vaccine will be given at the same time as pentavalent vaccine, therefore no extra visit is required for this vaccine l Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac. TM) will not prevent diarrhoea or vomiting caused by other germs, but it is very good at preventing diarrhoea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. 8| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Advise: Rotavirus vaccine schedule? l Getting vaccinated on time is important l For rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac™), 3 doses separated by 4 weeks are needed l The schedule is 6, 10 and 14 weeks (same as Penta, PCV and OPV) 9| Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Alert: How to respond to side effects? l Infants may be more irritable. Some infants may also experience loss of appetite, fever, fatigue, diarrhoea, and vomiting l After immunization, if your infant has fever (>39˚C), give paracetamol l If your infant shows unusual signspersistent crying, vomiting, blood in bowel motion take him/her directly to the hospital 10 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Arrange: When to return? l Make an appointment for the next dose of rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac. TM) and other vaccines according to the immunization schedule l Wait at least 4 weeks before next appointment l Ensure that there is a session on the attributed date – i. e. , no public holiday, weekend, or other event l Write the date of the next visit on the immunization card l Remind the caretaker to come on the specified date and to bring the card 11 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Key messages (1/4) l Triple A communication - Be respectful - Listen to caretaker's concerns l Use simple phrases and avoid technical terms to make sure the caretaker understands your key messages l Ongoing dialogue may successfully reassure vaccinehesitant parents that immunization is the best and safest option for their infant 12 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Key messages (2/4) l Rotavirus infection is highly contagious l Vaccination is the only way to prevent the severe episodes of rotavirus infection l An infant immunized with rotavirus vaccine can still get diarrhoea from other agents – Follow all steps to prevent and control diarrhoea 13 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Key messages (3/4) l On-time vaccination is very important l 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 infants and young children – If your infant shows any serious symptoms such as blood in the stool, take him/her immediately to the nearest hospital l Keep the immunization card safe and remember to bring it next time 14 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
Key messages (4/4) l A coordinated approach that combines rotavirus vaccines with other prevention and treatment methods should be practiced to reduce death and illness from diarrhoea, 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 (ORT) – Zinc treatment 15 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
End of module Thank you for your attention! 16 | Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 05 November 2020
