November 23, 2024/
Key Features
Target Group
Focuses on students in grades 1 and 6, in line with national vaccination guidelines and WHO guidelines.
Vaccines Administered
The school vaccine includes the dual vaccine (tetanus and diphtheria)
Collaboration
The Syria Vaccine Team works in collaboration with education directorates and school administrations to ensure effective planning and implementation.
Awareness and Education
The SIG cooperates with school administrators to deliver the necessary awareness messages about the importance of vaccines to parents and obtain their consent to vaccinate their children.
Purpose
To provide systematic, school-based immunization, protecting children from preventable diseases and ensuring adherence to the national immunization schedule.
