Supplementary Immunization Activities in a Polio Outbreak

This manual includes training materials for supervisors/monitors of supplementary immunisation activities (SIAs) in a polio outbreak. It features:

• The National/Regional supervisors and monitors training module
• The "Supervisors training manual", which contains specific instructions for the supervisors
• The "Vaccinators training manual", which contains instructions for the vaccinators
• The various forms used during the campaign

Exercises can be found throughout, with boxes including instructions, such as "Trainer's instruction: Discuss in a simple way the problem of the reappearance of polio in the country".

One section focuses on interpersonal communication. Noted here: "Experience has shown that parents are very sensitive to the behaviour of teams and monitors. If they are impolite and do not take the time to explain the purpose of their visit or answer questions from the parents, they could be met with hostility, leading to children not being immunized, or monitoring will be incomplete." Tips are offered for correct behaviour.