ATTENTION: The NPI Enumerator address has changed! The new mailing address is 7125 Ambassador Rd, Suite 100, Windsor Mill, MD 21244. Please Note: Issuance of an NPI does not ensure or validate that the Health Care Provider is Licensed or Credentialed.
Q. How is the NPI registry used in the healthcare industry?
Q. What are the current immunization schedule in Nigeria?
IMMUNIZATION HOMEPAGE
| AGE | NAME of VACCINE | ROUTE |
|---|---|---|
| AT BIRTH | BCG HBV0 (birth dose) OPV0 | Intradermal IM or deep SC Oral |
| 6 Weeks | OPV1 PENTA 1 PCV 13 1 Rotavirus1 | Oral IM IM Oral |
| 10 Weeks | OPV2 Rotavirus2 | Oral Oral |
| 14 Weeks | OPV3 PENTA 2 PCV13 2 | Oral Intramuscular Intramuscular |
Q. What is the revised vaccination schedule for administration of inactivated polio vaccine in Nigeria?
The revised childhood immunization schedule included 2 doses of IPV at 2 and 4 months of age followed by 2 doses of oral polio vaccine (OPV) at 6 and 15 months of age. One annual national polio immunization day was maintained to provide OPV to all children aged 6 to 59 months.
Table of Contents
- Q. How is the NPI registry used in the healthcare industry?
- Q. What are the current immunization schedule in Nigeria?
- Q. What is the revised vaccination schedule for administration of inactivated polio vaccine in Nigeria?
- Q. What temperature should BCG vaccine be kept?
- Q. Where is the new NPI enumerator address located?
- Q. How do I get a NPI from CMS?
Q. What temperature should BCG vaccine be kept?
The intact vials of BCG VACCINE should be stored refrigerated at 2–8°C (36–46°F). This agent contains live bacteria and should be protected from direct sunlight.
A: The country currently has universal BCG vaccination program. B: The country used to recommend BCG vaccination for everyone, but currently does not….Countries that currently recommend multiple BCG vaccinations (n = 16).
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Age of 1st BCG | At birth |
| Age of 2nd BCG | 6 yrs |
| Age of 3rd BCG | 12 yrs |
Q. Where is the new NPI enumerator address located?
The NPI Registry Public Search is a free directory of all active National Provider Identifier (NPI) records. Healthcare providers acquire their unique 10-digit NPIs to identify themselves in a standard way throughout their industry. Individuals or organizations apply for NPIs through the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
Q. How do I get a NPI from CMS?
Individuals or organizations apply for NPIs through the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System . After we supply an NPI, we publish the parts of the NPI record that have public relevance, including the provider’s name, specialty (taxonomy) and practice address. CMS provides this service based on federal law (45 CFR Part 162).
