Table 3 IRISS Messages in English

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Normative messages

Are you aware that your neighbour has taken his/her child for vaccination? What are you waiting for, don’t be left behind

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Did you know that Emir … supports vaccination? He encourages us to be good parents for our children and get them vaccinated for better health

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Husbands allow your wives to take our children for vaccination

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Our religious leaders have immunized their children. What are we waiting for?

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God has given us the responsibility to take care of our children. We should make sure to vaccinate them

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Dear Parents, we need to make out time and get our children vaccinated. That time will save their lives

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Scheduled reminder messages

Remember to keep your vaccination card safe! It will guide you for the next vaccination visit at Gafara hospital

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Don’t forget! It takes 5 visits to the hospital to complete your child’s vaccination: at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks and 9 months

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There will be a free vaccination outreach at the Chief’s Palace tomorrow. Bring your child to receive vaccines. Remember, vaccines save lives!

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Ribah clinic is holding a vaccination session tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm. Please take your child there to vaccinate them and encourage your neighbors to bring their children.

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Motivational messages Motivating

Guess what? These are 3 top reasons why you should vaccinate your child: (1) vaccines prevent diseases (2) vaccines save lives (3) vaccines are safe

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Each visit to the health centre for vaccination will reap many health benefits. Say YES to good health, be on time and complete your child’s vaccination

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Get your baby vaccinated. Even though he/she cries after the injection, they will be very happy in the future when they become healthy and can support you

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Dear parents, aren’t you happy when your babies greet you with smiles after you come home from work? Make them happier by vaccinating them against diseases

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Bearing children and watching them grow into healthy adults is an exciting experience. Give them a healthy start to life by ensuring they are fully vaccinated

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All childhood vaccines given in government health centers are free. Yes, FREE. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your children at no cost

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Everyone should be a champion for immunization. Wherever you are, encourage your neighbours to vaccinate their babies. You are doing a good deed in saving lives

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Promoting the health benefits of vaccines is a collective effort. Do your part by telling relatives, neighbours, and friends to vaccinate their children

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To ensure that every child in this community receives all the basic and necessary vaccines they need, we must spread the word that vaccines work

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Please share information about vaccination in your community. You can start by telling that new mother in your area that vaccines work and saves babies lives

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Educational messages

The first vaccination that your baby will receive are BCG, Hep B and OPV0 and it should be taken within the first 2weeks of birth.

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The second vaccination that your baby will receive are Penta1, PCV1 and OPV1 and it should be taken at 6 weeks of age.

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Have you heard of Penta vaccine? It protects against 5 diseases: they are diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, HiB and Hepatitis B

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The third vaccination that your baby will receive are Penta2, PCV2 and OPV2 and it should be taken at 10 weeks of age.

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The fourth vaccination that your baby will receive are Penta3, PCV3, OPV3 and IPV and it should be taken at 14 weeks of age.

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The fifth vaccination that your baby will receive are Measles and Yellow Fever, and it should be taken at 9months of age.

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It is your right to have free and safe vaccination at all government hospitals. Go and let your child receive their vaccination in the hospital closest to you

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Informative messages

Having a fever or swelling in the injection area after vaccination is normal. If the baby gets worse, quickly take the child to the hospital for proper care

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Vaccines do not cause sickness. Vaccines protect babies and little children against germs which cause diseases

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All vaccines given in Nigeria’s vaccination schedule are confirmed by the government to ensure safety before they are given to children

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A child can still get vaccinated if they have a mild illness or fever or are taking antibiotics. But contact your health provider if you have any questions

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Giving a child more than one vaccine at a time does not affect the child. Instead, it protects the child from many germs that cause diseases

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Getting more than one vaccine at the same time does not harm a child. It is very important to receive all vaccine doses for full protection completely