Yes, all vaccines given via the routine immunization programme in Nigeria are free in government owned/public health facilities across the country. T ...
Why do some vaccines have multiple doses?
Getting every recommended dose of each vaccine provides your child with the best protection possible. Depending on the vaccine, more than one dose is ...
Are there side effects from vaccination?
The most common side effects are typically very mild; such as pain or swelling at the injection site.
Why is it that some immunized children still get ill from the disease(s) they were immunized against?
There are many possible explanations to this. First, not all causes of a disease may be prevented by vaccination alone. For example, many organisms c ...
My child is health, why do I need to vaccine him/her?
Every child is born with naturally-acquired immunity to fight against diseases. Unlike adults, the immune system of children are immature and not str ...
Why do vaccines start so early?
The recommended schedule is designed to protect infants and children by providing immunity early in life, before they are exposed to life-threatening ...
Are vaccines safe?
Yes. Vaccines are very safe. The United States’ long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. Currently, the Uni ...
What are the vaccine preventable diseases?
Many of the common diseases that kill Nigerian children are vaccine-preventable. For example, there are vaccines against pneumonia, measles, diarrhoe ...
Are vaccines safe for children?
Yes. Vaccines are very safe. The Nigerian government long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. Millions of c ...
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines work by preparing the body to fight germs that may cause illness. When germs or disease-causing micro-organisms enter the body, the immune s ...
What is immunization?
Immunization is the process by which a person is protected from or made resistant to an infectious disease, typically by administering a vaccine at d ...
What is the purpose of having a SEMCHIC workplan if a state already has an AOP ?
The SEMCHIC workplan is developed prior to development of the state AOP and takes into cognisance priority high impact interventions that cut across ...
There is a difference between NEMCHIC/SEMCHIC and other RMNCAH+N Task Working Groups (TWGs)?
NEMCHIC/SEMCHIC platforms are focused on tertiary and PHC level interventions while TWGs are at a broader level involving secondary level intervent ...
How does NEMCHIC/SEMCHIC plan to improve PHC RMNCAH+N partner coordination?
NEMCHIC would support SEMCHIC to serve as the coordinating platform that brings together all the partners implementing RMNCAH+N activities, jointly m ...
Does the Emergency Centre only function at the National level?
NEMCHIC operates at the state and LGA level through a similar platform known as State Emergency Maternal and Child health ntervention Centre, (SEMCHI ...
What is the linkage between NEMCHIC/SEMCHIC/LEMCHIC and NERICC/SERICC/LERICC?
NEMCHIC’s focus is on reducing maternal and child mortality while NERICC’s focus is on improving immunization coverage. Although they have different ...
What is RMNCAH+N?
Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition
What informed the goal of NEMCHIC?
The unacceptable maternal mortality rate in 2019 led to the declaration of the state of Public Health emergency in the health sector. For Nigeria to ...
What are vaccines?
Vaccines are substances that produces immunity from a disease. It may contain an antigen (e.g. measles, yellow fever & polio vaccines) or a combi ...
What is NEMCHIC?
NEMCHIC is the National Emergency Maternal and Child Health Intervention Centre, an emergency operation centre with its centre at the National level
When will I be able to get vaccinated?
A phased COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan has been developed by NPHCDA due to availability of vaccines in-country and risk prioritization of individuals ...
Does Nigeria have adequate storage capacity for COVID-19 vaccines?
Yes. The Federal Government through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency recently purchased three ultracold chain (UCC) equipment do ...
When will the vaccines be available in Nigeria?
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be in Nigeria latest by the end of the first quarter of this year.
Should I get vaccinated if I have allergies?
No. A history of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the vaccine is a contraindication to vaccination. More importantly, ...
Will clinical trials be done for the vaccine on arrival in Nigeria?
No. currently, Nigeria does not have facilities for clinical trials in-country. The country did not indicate interest to be part of the global clinic ...
Can a person above 85 years of age receive the vaccine?
Yes. The safety and immunogenicity data obtained in a large subset of older people with and without comorbidities suggest that the benefits of vaccination ...
Can children and adolescents below the age of 18 years receive the vaccine?
There is currently no efficacy or safety data for children or adolescents below the age of 18 years. Until such data are available, individuals below ...
Can a person with current acute COVID-19 disease receive the vaccine?
No. Vaccination of persons with acute symptomatic COVID-19 disease should be deferred until they have recovered from acute illness and the criteria f ...
Do I still need to wear facemask after vaccination?
Yes, you are advised to continue to practice the preventive measures – wear your face masks, frequently wash your hands with soap and running water o ...
How do I know if COVID-19 vaccine is safe?
Before a vaccine is certified for use, it must receive approval from WHO. Here in Nigeria, in addition to WHO approval, all vaccines including COVID- ...