Objective
Collaborated with Kenosha Polyclinic and the Health Promotion Office to increase measles-rubella vaccination coverage among children under five, addressing gaps in immunization and reducing preventable complications such as blindness and deformities.
Key Contributions
- Community Campaign: Organized awareness events to educate parents on the importance of measles-rubella vaccination.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Met with community leaders to discuss barriers and mobilize support.
- Focus Group Discussions: Conducted sessions with parents to identify reasons for low vaccination uptake, including transportation challenges, limited access to healthcare workers, and lack of health literacy.
- Community Mobilization: Informed community members about upcoming vaccination drives through outreach and education.
- Vaccination Event: Coordinated logistics with nurses and health workers; verified vaccination cards; administered vaccines to children under five.
Impact & Outcomes
- Attendance: Over 3,000 participants, including mothers, fathers, and community leaders.
- Coverage: Increased measles-rubella vaccination threshold to 97% among the target population.
- Health Outcomes: Recorded lower reported cases of measles infections post-campaign.
- Dialogue: Addressed religious and cultural concerns about vaccines through open Q&A sessions.
Skills Utilized
- Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement
- Health education and culturally sensitive communication
- Program coordination and impact measurement
💡 Skills Applied:
Program coordination
Community engagement
Health education