title: Poliomyelitis: epidemiology and prophylaxis. 3. Nationwide vaccination campaign with the help of lay volunteers.
abstract: Virological surveillance of poliomyelitis was used for predicting an epidemic early in 1972. A nationwide immunization campaign was undertaken, lay volunteers helping health staff to give the vaccinations. The epidemic was curtailed. The organization, implementation, and achievements of the campaign are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007630:Kenya; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D011635:Public Health Administration; D014611:Vaccination; D014838:Volunteers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral