Increasing Measles Vaccination Coverage Through Supplementation With an SQ-LNS Incentive in Children Aged 6-23 Months

"1. The SQ-LNS distribution program will be implemented for 12 consecutive months in the NutriVax arm.~2. Community mobilizers in the NutriVax arm will give information in the community about SQ-LNS and eligibility criteria for SQ-LNS distributions.~3. All SQ-LNS distributions will take place at the primary health care center (PHCC) of each ward.~4. Children aged 6-22m, residing in settlements of the catchment area of the NutriVax arm are eligible for a monthly ration of SQ-LNS (28 sachets per month) following a check and update of his or her vaccine status at PHCC; unless there are serious issues related to access to PHCC, in which cases ration sizes may be revised upwards to three months' worth.~5. All children will exit the SQ-LNS distribution program when they are 23 months of age OR after receiving a maximum of 12 consecutive monthly rations, whichever comes first.~6. The total amount of SQ-LNS a child receives will depend on when they enroll in the SQ-LNS distribution program."

"1. Parents or guardian of children will be encouraged/sensitised to attend their scheduled preventive visits to receive other essential paediatric services;~2. Sensitization on vaccination and recommended Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices including the need to consume a diverse nutritious diet and support for continued breastfeeding will be conducted according to the Ministry of Health's routine plans in the community and at primary health care centres;~3. Community mobilizers will promote the importance of vaccinations according to the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) as well as IYCF good practices messages."