Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) policy for Alberta immunization providers

Description

The monitoring of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) involving vaccines and biologicals administered in Alberta is an important evaluation component of the provincial immunization program. The purpose of this document is to provide AEFI reporting guidance for Alberta immunization providers. It contains information on: the importance of AEFI reporting and surveillance for vaccine safety; how and when to report an AEFI; and definitions of reportable AEFIs in Alberta.

Updated

April 2, 2024

Resources

Title and publication information

Type

Policy

Frequency

Irregular

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Health

Publisher

Health

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Health and Wellness

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

Resource Dates

Date Created

2016-12-01

Date Added

2017-08-25T15:06:42.267041

Date Modified

2024-04-02

Date Issued

2016-12-01

Audience information

Health Care Professionals

Language

English (Canadian)

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

Contact Name

Alberta Health. Public Health and Compliance Division, Health and Wellness Promotion Branch.

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