🌟 National Vaccination Day Celebration – Raising Awareness Through Role Play 🌟
📅 Date: March 19, 2025
📍 Venue: Pallakkapalyam PHC (Sub-Center)
👩⚕️ Organized by: Sresakthimayeil Institute of Nursing and Research, kumarapalayam.
💉 Empowering Communities Through Vaccination Awareness
On March 19, 2025, in observance of National Vaccination Day, our dedicated nursing students conducted a vaccination awareness role play at the Pallakkapalyam PHC (Sub-Center). This initiative aimed to educate the local community about the importance of immunization, its benefits, and the role vaccines play in preventing life-threatening diseases.
🎭 Engaging and Informative Role Play
The highlight of the event was the creative role play performed by the students. Through their impactful enactment, they effectively portrayed:
✅ The significance of timely vaccinations for children, adults, and the elderly.
✅ Common myths and misconceptions surrounding vaccines.
✅ The role of healthcare workers in promoting immunization.
✅ The benefits of herd immunity in preventing disease outbreaks.
The role play was not only educational but also interactive, capturing the attention of the audience and encouraging them to ask questions and share their concerns about vaccines.
🙌 Active Community Participation
The event witnessed active participation from:
- Local residents, including parents and caregivers.
- Healthcare staff from the PHC, who provided additional information on vaccination schedules and safety.
- Students and faculty, who facilitated the session and engaged with the attendees.
🌟 Impact and Takeaway
The role play successfully raised awareness about the critical role of vaccines in preventing diseases such as measles, polio, hepatitis, and COVID-19. The event concluded with:
- Distribution of vaccination information pamphlets to the attendees.
- A Q&A session where community members clarified their doubts regarding vaccination schedules and safety.
- Positive feedback from the local community, appreciating the students’ efforts in promoting public health awareness.
