Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 7 Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers

Training for rotavirus vaccine introductionTraining for rotavirus vaccine introduction

Module 7

Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers

Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers, Module 7 | 20 April 20232 |

Learning objectivesLearning objectives

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

Duration– 20’


How to communicate with caretakers?

11

How to advise on potential side effects?

33

Key issues

What other messages to give caretakers before they

leave the session ?

44

How to advise on rotavirus disease and prevention

methods?

22


How to communicate with caretakers? How to communicate with caretakers?

Be respectful

Use simple words and avoid technical terms

Listen to caretaker's concerns

Make sure the caretaker has understood your key messages


What is “triple A” communicationwith parents?

What is “triple A” communicationwith parents?

Arrangefor whento return

Alerton side effects and

how to respond

Adviceon what is

given


Advice: How to inform about the disease?Advice: How to inform about the disease?

Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and fever leading to rapid dehydration

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

Rotavirus is not the only cause of diarrhea, but it is one of the most serious

Rotavirus infection spreads very quickly


Vaccination as part of a comprehensive approach to diarrheal disease control offers the best hope for protecting children from rotavirus

What can be done to prevent rotavirus diarrhea?

What can be done to prevent rotavirusdiarrhea?


Millions of children have received rotavirus vaccine in the last 8 years and the vaccine is considered very safe and effective

This vaccine will be given at the same time as pentavalent vaccine, therefore no extra visit is required for this vaccine

Rotavirus vaccine will not prevent diarrhea or vomiting caused by other germs, but it is very good at preventing diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus.

Advice: What is the new rotavirus vaccine?Advice: What is the new rotavirus vaccine?


Advice: Rotavirus vaccine schedule?Advice: Rotavirus vaccine schedule?

Getting vaccinated on time is important2 doses of rotavirus vaccine

– First dose between 6 weeks and 15 weeks – Second dose between 10 weeks and 32 weeks– Interval of 4 weeks between the 2 doses

Rota 1

Rota 2

6Birth 10 15 32

weeks


Alert: How to respond to side effects?Alert: How to respond to side effects?

Infants may be more irritable. Some infants may also experience loss of appetite, fever, fatigue, diarrhea, and vomiting

After immunization, if your infant has fever (>39˚C), give paracetamol

If your infant shows unusual signs- persistent crying, vomiting, blood in bowel motion take him/her directly to the hospital


Arrange: When to return?Arrange: When to return?

Make an appointment for the next dose of rotavirus vaccine and other vaccines according to the immunization schedule

Wait at least 4 weeks before next appointment and make sure the child is less than 32 weeks old

Ensure that there is a session on the attributed date – i.e., no public holiday, weekend, or other event

Write the date of the next visit on the immunization card

Remind the caretaker to come on the specified date and to bring the card


Key messages (1/4) Key messages (1/4)

Triple A communication - Be respectful - Listen to caretaker's concerns

Use simple phrases and avoid technical terms to make sure the caretaker understands your key messages

Ongoing dialogue may successfully reassure vaccine-hesitant parents that immunization is the best and safest option for their child



Rotavirus infection is highly contagious

Vaccination is the only way to prevent the severe episodes of rotavirus infection

A child immunized with rotavirus vaccine can still get diarrhea from other agents– Follow all steps to prevent and control diarrhea



On-time vaccination is very important– If children come late they will get other vaccines but will lose out on

getting the important rotavirus vaccine

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 children

– If your child shows any serious symptoms such as blood in the stool, take him/her immediately to the nearest hospital

Keep the immunization card safe and remember to bring it next time



A coordinated approach that combines rotavirus vaccines with other prevention and treatment methods should be practiced to reduce death and illness from diarrhea, 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


End of moduleEnd of module

Thank youfor your attention !

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Training for rotavirus vaccine introduction Module 7 Communicating about rotavirus vaccine with caretakers