Presentation

Community Engagement Using Local Resources to Maximize Immunization Uptake

What Social Data says:

• Proportion of mothers influencing decision to vaccinate children has increased from 36% to 42% between Aug 2016 and July 2017
• Intent to vaccinate child every time OPV is offered is at 72%.
• 26% Respondents: it is unnecessary to vaccinate their child against polio
• 42% of children were not fully immunized due to lack of awareness.
• 88% Respondents said vaccination protects from diseases, but 51% said fear of side effects is a barrier for immunization.
• 11% Respondents had no faith in immunization. 22% were not fully vaccinated due to mistrust or fear