Abbreviations

AEFI Adverse event following immunization
ALRI Acute lower respiratory infection
cMYP Comprehensive multi-year plan
DQS Data quality self-assessment
EPI Expanded programme on immunization
ERL Essential Regulatory Laboratory
GACVS Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety
HA Haemagglutinin
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus
HSA Health surveillance assistant (Malawi)
ICC Inter-agency coordinating committee
IEC Information, education and communication
ILI Influenza-like illness
KABP Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices
LMIS Logistics management information system
M&E Monitoring and evaluation
NIC National Influenza Centre
NITAG National Immunization Technical Advisory Group
PAHO Pan American Health Organization
PIE Post-introduction evaluation
RMNCAH Programme manager for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health
RMSD Regional Medical Supply Division (Sri Lanka)
SAGE WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization
SARI Severe Acute Respiratory Infection
TT2+ Reported number of second, third, fourth and fifth doses of TT administered to pregnant women during a calendar year
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
VVM Vaccine vial monitor
WHO World Health Organization