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Do not feel confident about addressing caregiver questions related to the switch Feel overwhelmed by work involved in OPV Switch implementation of switch FAQs Benefits of switching from tOPV to bOPV Responding to parental concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness. Media Confusion about Switch rationale Misinformed media coverage about Polio Endgame Plan or AEFI media coverage Sensationalist media, influenced by anti-vaccine lobby Informed about Polio Endgame Plan Concerns and rumours addressed quickly and with transparency. Orientations and briefings Powerpoint, fact take-away Rationale and timelines for OPV switch Key step of Polio Endgame Plan. Poliovirus type 2 eradication! Contact details of subject matter experts MODERATE NGOs and CSOs Lack in-depth knowledge about Switch processes and timelines Easily accessible to media Informed Polio Endgame Plan Orientations and briefings Coordination platforms Powerpoint, fact sheet take-away explaining rationale for OPV switch it being a key step of Polio Endgame Plan Key step of Polio Endgame Plan. HIGH Beneficiaries/ Caregivers Rumours OPV Switch AEFI(s) in community lead to backlash against routine immunisation and polio eradication. Importance of IPV + OPV being best for the children reinforced Concerns addressed regarding routine and polio vaccines Community meetings; interpersonal communication at household level or health facility Routine immunisation and polio eradication broadcast media Key step of Polio Endgame Plan Poliovirus type 2 eradication! towards LOW (HIGH for crisis communications)
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