The GPEI employs several strategies to combat polio, including mass immunization campaigns, surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), and outbreak response activities. In pediatric healthcare, these strategies involve:
Vaccination: Administering the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) or Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) to children to build immunity against poliovirus. Surveillance: Monitoring children for symptoms of AFP to detect and respond to polio cases promptly. Education: Educating parents and communities about the importance of polio vaccination and the symptoms of polio.
