title: Knowledge assessment regarding poliomyelitis among the caregivers of children who received oral polio vaccine reveals lack of awareness of the vaccine vial monitor (VVM): Implications extending beyond polio eradication.
abstract: Vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is now commonly used for vaccines that are included in the National Immunization Schedule in India. It helps to indicate the viability of the vaccine and of the proper functioning of the cold chain. This is useful as it prevents health personnel from administering damaged vaccine. Studies have shown a lack of awareness of health workers regarding the use and interpretation of a VVM. The current study, undertaken among the caregivers of children who were immunized, showed that this lack of information about the VVM also exists among the caregivers. This deficiency in knowledge, both in the health workers and the caregivers, can affect the health of the child and needs urgent attention.
authors.affiliation: 1 Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Meenakshi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhilwar
authors.affiliation: 2 Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Panna
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002648:Child; D004355:Drug Stability; D004356:Drug Storage; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral
keywords: Disease; disease prevention; vaccines