Abbreviations and acronyms

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    ADSAuto-Disable Syringe
    AEBAccidental Exposure to Blood
    AEFIAdverse Event Following Immunisation
    ENTEar, Nose, and Throat (otolaryngologist)
    EPIExpanded/Essential Programme on Immunisation
    HBVHepatitis B Virus
    HCVHepatitis C Virus
    HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus
    HRHeart Rate
    IgGImmunoglobulin G
    IgMImmunoglobulin M
    IIAIntermediate Immunisation Activities
    IMIntramuscular
    INNInternational Nonproprietary Name
    IUInternational Units
    IVIntravenous
    MUACMid-Upper Arm Circumference
    MVMeasles Vaccine
    ORSOral Rehydration Solution (or Salts)
    PEPPost-exposure Prophylaxis
    PIRIPeriodic Intensification of Routine Immunisation
    POPer Os (by mouth)
    PPVProportion of the Population Vaccinated
    RReproduction Number
    R0Basic Reproduction Number
    RRRespiratory Rate
    RUSFReady-to-use Supplementary Food
    RUTFReady-to-use Therapeutic Food
    SCSubcutaneous
    SIASupplementary Immunisation Activities
    SpO₂Oxygen Saturation (Pulse Oximetry)
    VCVaccination Coverage
    VEVaccine Efficacy
    VVMVaccine Vial Monitor
    W/HWeight/Height
    WHOWorld Health Organization