IMCI Process for All Young Infants (Birth up to 2 months)

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Has the infant just been delivered?
Yes	Provide emergency newborn care Resuscitate using the Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) approach Keep baby warm  Assess and classify for possible serious bacterial infection and provide any treatments  Support mother to initiate breastfeeding  Refer to maternity unit/hospital
No	Greet the caregiver Ask: Why the caregiver has brought the child to the health facility today? Determine if this is an initial, follow up or routine visit Ensure that an infant who has come for an initial visit (i.e. because they are sick) is fast-tracked. Measure the infant’s weight and temperature

If the infant been brought to the facility because s/he is sick (initial visit):

• Urgently assess and classify for possible serious bacterial infection 
• Then complete the young infant assessment 
• Provide treatment (including pre-referral treatment and referral if required)
• Counsel the caregiver on home care for the young infant and when to return
• Assess breastfeeding and support the mother to successfully breastfeed the infant 

If this is a follow-up visit:

• Complete the young infant assessment including assess and classify for possible serious bacterial infection 
• Provide follow-up care 
• Counsel the caregiver on home care for the young infant and when to return 
• Assess breastfeeding and support the mother to successfully breastfeed the infant

If the young infant has been brought for a routine post-natal or well child visit:

• Complete the young infant assessment including assess and classify for possible serious bacterial infection 
• Treat (If necessary)
• Counsel the caregiver on home care for the young Infant and when to return 
• Assess breastfeeding and support the mother to successfully breastfeed the infant 

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022, IMCI Process for All Young Infants (Birth up to 2 months)

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Last checked for updates: June 2023