A guide to introducing a second dose of measles vaccine into routine immunization schedules

Overview

This document is for national immunization programme managers and immunization partners involved in operational support. Its objectives are:

  • To guide the policy discussions and operational aspects of the introduction of a second dose of measles vaccine into the routine immunization schedule.
  • To provide up-to-date references on the global policy, the technical justification, and the strategic issues relating to the introduction and provision of a second dose of measles vaccine in the routine immunization programme.

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Post-introduction evaluation of routine second dose measles vaccination

Sample questionnaires can be found here:

Annex 7a. Evaluation of routine second dose measles vaccination (health facility based implementation)

 

 

WHO Team
Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
Editors
World Health Organization
Number of pages
59
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/IVB/13.03
Copyright
World Health Organization 2013