Immunization Forecast Tool

For an annual forecasting exercise of immunization supplies.

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Sub-categories Immunization
Commodities Vaccines
Latest update 2012
Version None
Developed by UNICEF
When to use For an annual forecasting exercise of immunization supplies.
Languages English, French
Level of use Central
Form Excel sheet, 220 KB; Word document, 219 KB
Amount of training / TA required Detailed guidelines are available, but a face to face training is recommended if possible.
Inputs & outputs Input : programmatic needs of each vaccine, device and cold chain equipment, wastage rate, normal buffer stocks, estimated coverage rate, target, stock-out info, monthly delivery schedules, funding sources and so on. Output : A provisional plan is issued to countries which submitted forecasts.
Cost Free
Advantages Easy to use and has been used by over 80 countries since 2003
Limitations If users delete lines or modify the tool the calculation cannot be done properly because it is a MS Excel based tool.
Availability English version: Instructions for Immunization Forecast Tool (2012): http://www.unicef.org/supply/files/Instructions_for_Immunization_Forecast_Tool_2012_-_English.doc Immunization Forecast Tool (2012): http://www.unicef.org/supply/files/Template_Immunization_Forecast_Tool_2012_English.xls Version française: Instructions pour completer la feuille de previsions de vaccination (2012):http://www.unicef.org/supply/files/Instructions_for_Immunization_Forecast_Tool_2012_-_French.doc Outil de prévision d'immunisation (2012):http://www.unicef.org/supply/files/Template_Immunization_Forecast_Tool_2012_French.xls
Remarks None
Contact mcho@unicef.org
Submission date 2012-05-15 14:12:22

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