In addition to screening for SAM and testing and treating for malaria, the teams carry out a number of other vital primary health-care functions, including vaccinating children against polio, measles, yellow fever and other diseases normally included in routine immunization programmes.
Pregnant women who have been unable to access basic antenatal care are monitored by the HTR teams, given folic acid and iron supplements and, where necessary, receive intermittent preventive treatment for malaria.
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如果安全情况允许的话，HTR医疗队每月至少巡回医疗一次，确保孕妇护理的连续性和日常免疫接种。
The HTR teams return at least once a month, as the security situation permits, ensuring continuity of care for pregnant women and for routine immunizations.
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医疗队分发治疗疟疾和轻微疾病的药物，以及维生素A补充剂和儿童驱虫剂。
The teams dispense medicines to treat malaria and minor ailments, as well as vitamin A supplements and deworming tablets for children.
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他们还开展卫生促进工作，为社区提供关于卫生和纯母乳喂养等重要做法的教育活动。
The teams also carry out health promotion activities, teaching communities about important practices, such as hygiene and exclusive breastfeeding.