EXPANDED

PROGRAM ON
IMMUNIZATION
What is Expanded Program
on Immunization ?

• The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) was

established in 1976 to ensure that infants/children and

mothers have access to routinely recommended

infant/childhood vaccines. Six vaccine-preventable

diseases were initially included in the EPI: tuberculosis,

poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and measles.

• In 1986, 21.3% “fully immunized” children less than fourteen months of
age based on the EPI Comprehensive Program review.

• Every Wednesday is designated as immunization day in all parts of the

country.

• Immunization is the process by which vaccines are introduced into the

body before injection sets in.

• Vaccines are administered to induce immunity thereby causing the

recipient’s immune system to react to the vaccine that produces
antibodies.
 Global Situation
The Burden In 2002, WHO estimated that 1.4 million of
deaths among children under 5 years due to
diseases that could have been prevented by
routine vaccination. This represents 14% of
global total mortality in children under 5
years of age.

Burden of Diseases
Fully Immunized Child (FIC) coverage improved by 10% and the
Child Protected at Birth (CPAB) against Tetanus improved by 13%
compared to any prior period. Thus, the Philippines has now
historically the highest coverage for these two major indicators.
Over-all Goal: To reduce the morbidity and
mortality among children against
the most common vaccine-
preventable diseases.

Specific Goals: 1. To immunize all infants/children against

the most common vaccine-preventable
diseases.

2. To sustain the polio-free status of the

Philippines.

3. To eliminate measles infection.

4. To eliminate maternal and neonatal

tetanus

5. To control diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis

b and German measles.

6. To prevent extra pulmonary tuberculosis

among children.
 What is the important of
immunization ?

It benefits individuals, communities, countries and the

world. It is an investment in the future, as it saves lives
and protects the heatlh of populations, improves
countries' productivity and resilience and enables a safer,
healthier, more prosperous world.

What is a factually based barrier to

immunizations?

The main barriers identified in this study were:

continued migration, distance to immunization
services, fear of side-effects (particularly fever), fear
of arrest, not remembering immunization
appointments, and the necessity of work.
What are the disadvantages of
immunization?

Some vaccines cause a temporary headache, fatigue

or loss of appetite. Rarely, a child might experience
a severe allergic reaction or a neurological side
effect, such as a seizure. Although these rare side
effects are a concern, the risk of a vaccine causing
serious harm or death is extremely small.
common cold
Tetanus Toxoid Immunization
Schedule
 Referrences :

EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION

https://doh.gov.ph/expanded-program-on-immunization

IMPORTANCE OF IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMMES

https://vaccine-safety-training.org/Importance-of-immunization-programmes.html

Barriers to immunization among children of migrant workers

https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/89/7/10-084244/en/

Healthy Lifestyle (Infant and toddler health), Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and
Research (MFMER)(1998-2021)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/vaccines/art-
20048334

Health Care Programs

https://www.slideshare.net/lopao1024/health-care-programs
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Reported by:
Razelle Hilary V. Castro
Clariss Y. Paz