What is the purpose of EPI in South Africa?
The purpose of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa (EPI-SA) is to prevent death and reduce suffering from diseases of childhood that can be prevented by immunisation of children and women.
When do you Immunise your child?
Childhood vaccines
| Age | Disease | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B | Within 7 days of birth (ideally within 24 hours) |
| 6 weeks | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, polio | |
| Pneumococcal | ||
| Rotavirus | Dose 1 limited to 6-14 weeks of age |
What vaccines are included in EPI?
Vaccines under the EPI are BCG birth dose, Hepatitis B birth dose, Oral Poliovirus Vaccine, Pentavalent Vaccine, Measles Containing Vaccines (Antimeasles Vaccine, Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Tetanus Toxoid.
What immunizations are given at 6 years?
What is the South African vaccine schedule?
| Age | Vaccine |
|---|---|
| 9 months | PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) |
| 12 months | Measles |
| 18 months | DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB (diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-injectable polio-Haemophilus influenza b-Hepatitis B vaccine) |
| 6 years | Td (tetanus, reduced dose diphtheria vaccine) |
Is it OK to give paracetamol before vaccination?
No paracetamol is required at the 12 month dose (see MenB booster vaccine). If you do not have any infant paracetamol liquid at home you should get some in time for your first vaccination visit. It is widely available from pharmacies and supermarkets. The Meningitis B vaccine is called Bexsero.
Is it OK to give paracetamol after vaccination?
As fever after vaccination is common, however, experts have advised that it is OK to give paracetamol for up to 48 hours after the MenB vaccine without seeking medical advice. Fever in this time period is much more likely to be caused by the vaccine than by an infection.
What vaccines are included in Epi?
How many vaccines are given in EPI?
The major activity of EPI is to carry out vaccination of all children of under two years of age against eight vaccine preventable diseases i.e. Poliomyelitis, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Measles, Neonatal Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hib meningitis & Pneumonia and of pregnant women against Tetanus.
Does Panadol affect Covid vaccine?
You don’t need to take paracetamol or ibuprofen before vaccination. If there’s swelling at the injection site, you can use a cold compress.
When should you not take Covaxin?
Individuals with a history of anaphylaxis to any component of the vaccine should not take it. Persons with acute PCR-confirmed COVID-19 should not be vaccinated until after they have recovered from acute illness and the criteria for ending isolation have been met.
What helps a fever after shots?
To reduce discomfort from fever For any pain and discomfort experienced after getting vaccinated, talk to your doctor about taking over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin (only for people ages 18 years or older), or antihistamines.
What are the 7 target diseases?
They are: tuberculosis; • diphtheria; • poliomyelitis; • measles; • pertussis; • tetanus. EPI has recently added hepatitis B and yellow fever to the list of target diseases.