What is the VCE?
The Vaccination Coverage Estimator (VCE) is a tool that enables you calculate a vaccination campaign’s coverage in real time. The tool uses sight-resight data from the field to automatically estimate the vaccination coverage.
Who is the VCE for?
The VCE was designed for vaccination campaign managers who wish to estimate their vaccination coverage at a community-level after a vaccination campaign has been completed.
Why should I use the VCE?
The VCE provides real-time data analyses while also being easy to use. The tool requires little training, and another benefit is that you can work on it offline.
What are the benefits of using the VCE?
The VCE helps you to determine vaccination coverage at a community-level.
It will help you to:
- Monitor your post vaccination survey throughout the community
- Calculate a community’s estimated dog population
- Determine the vaccination coverage in communities (if you also use the RVT or VST tools)
What data does the VCE capture?
- Precise GPS coordinates
- Date
- Observed markings indicating vaccination
What are the outputs from the VCE?
- Real-time maps
- Graphs
- Tables
- Estimated vaccination coverage
All outputs are automatically generated and updated by the tool. Therefore, there is no need for GIS experts, epidemiologists, or people with advanced computer skills or expensive software.