Measles-Rubella (MR) 5-DoseVial Study Site
INTERVENTION SITE
Purpose: Quick reminder on the study activities and facilities
1. Vaccine Handling
• Use 5-dose MR vials for this study (NOT 10-dose).
• Keep in the cold chain (2–8°C) at all times. The vaccine is the same formulation as the 10 dose the only
difference is the vial
• Check VVM and expiry date before use.
• Reconstitute with the supplied diluent only.
2. Session Practices
• Open a vial only when at least 1 eligible child is present (per open-vial policy). NB- There are enough doses of the 5 dose
so adhere to the MDVP
• Use the vial within 6 hours of reconstitution or by end of session (whichever comes first).
• Record number of doses given and remaining/wasted doses at the end of the session.
3. Recording & Reporting
• Use the standard facility immunization register.
• Make sure to record doses administered for MR during outreaches clearly where they can be recorded during monthly
data collection
• Report daily tally sheets and monthly summaries as usual.
• Note any stock-outs, wastage, or session cancellations.
4. Vaccine Distribution
• DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE VACCINES TO AN INTERVENTION SITE DURING THE STUDY PERIOD (OCT – MARCH
2026)
• This is an control facility so DO NOT ADMINISTER THE 5 DOSE VACCINE AT THIS FACILITY DURING THE STUDY
PERIOD
2.
Quick Reference
✔ Keepvaccine cold
✔ Open vial when needed
✔ Use within 6 hours
✔ Record all doses used/wasted
✔ Report stock-outs/AEFI immediately
📞 Contact for Support:
Sub-County EPI Log: __________________
County EPI Log: ______________________
