Proper Handling and Disposal of AD Syringes and Safety Boxes (2002)

Part of the Children's Vaccine Program's "Training Resource Series", this training module was specially designed to be easy to adapt for specific national programmes. In addition to key technical content it includes quizzes, role plays and creative ideas for trainers.

This purpose of this training resource module to increase the safety of immunisation injection equipment handling and disposal at health posts and hospitals in the developing world. It is designed to be easy to adapt for specific country programmes.

The primary audiences for this module are health workers who regularly give childhood vaccinations, their supervisors, and clinic and hospital managers.

Objectives for participants:

• describe the dangers associated with unsafe injections and unsafe handling of contaminated sharps
• use an auto-disable syringe and assemble and use a safety box correctly
• describe local procedures and processes for handling and disposal of contaminated sharps and safety boxes

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