1. Child Health 2007 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

2. Vaccination Coverage Childhood Illnesses and Treatment (c) Eric Thompson, Courtesy of Photoshare 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

3. Childhood Vaccinations Percentage of children 12-23 months vaccinated 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

4. Vaccination Coverage by Governorate Mafraq 91% Irbid 96% Ajloun 90% Jarash 94% Balqa 96% Madaba 95% Karak 92% Tafiela 89% Aqaba 86% Ma’an 84% Amman 93% Zarqa 96% Percent of children 12-23 months who received all basic vaccinations except BCG (measles and 3 doses each of DPT and polio) 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

5. Vaccination Coverage by Mother’s Education Percentage of children 12-23 months fully vaccinated except BCG 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

6. Vaccination Coverage by Household Wealth Percentage of children 12-23 months fully vaccinated except BCG Poorest Wealthiest 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

7. Vaccination Coverage Childhood Illnesses and Treatment (c) Eric Thompson, Courtesy of Photoshare 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

8. Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) In the 2 weeks before the survey, 5% of children under age 5 were ill with cough and rapid breathing, symptoms of ARI. – 75 percent of these children received advice or treatment from a health facility or provider. – 79 percent were given antibiotics. 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

9. Fever In the 2 weeks before the survey, 14% of children under age 5 had a fever. – 70 percent of these children received advice or treatment from a health facility or provider. – 85 percent were given antibiotics. 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

10. Diarrhea by Age Percent of children under 5 with diarrhea in the two weeks preceding the survey 16% of children under age 5 had diarrhea in the 2 weeks before the survey Age in months 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

11. Knowledge of ORS Packets 94% of mothers know about ORS packets or ORS pre-packaged liquids to treat diarrhoea 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

12. Diarrhea Treatment Percent of children under 5 with diarrhea in the two weeks preceding the survey 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

13. Feeding Practices During Diarrhea Liquids Offered (compared to usual) Food offered (compared to usual) 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc. 46% of children are given more liquids than usual during diarrhea, as recommended 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.

14. Key Findings 94 percent of children have all the recommended vaccinations (excluding BCG) Vaccination coverage increases with mother’s education. More than 80 percent of children with ARI or Fever were treated with antibiotics. More than half of children with diarrhea were given ORT or increased fluids; 22% received no treatment. 2007 JPFHS- DoS and Macro International, Inc.