Adverse events following immunization: A challenge in India

[2] AEFI may range from mild side effects to life-threatening events, may be caused by the vaccine itself,[3] or may be immunization error related, anxiety-related, and coincidental. [5] Increased reporting helps in generating more data on AEFI in our country to identify new safety concerns, if any,...

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Published in:	Indian journal of public health Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 146 - 147
Main Authors:	Marak, Anju R, Brahma, Dhriti Kumar, Lahon, Joonmoni
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-04-2017 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Complications and side effects Gandhi, Indira (1917-1984) Humans Immunization India Maternal & child health Pharmacology Progress reports Public health Side effects Surveillance Vaccination Vaccines India
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Summary:	[2] AEFI may range from mild side effects to life-threatening events, may be caused by the vaccine itself,[3] or may be immunization error related, anxiety-related, and coincidental. [5] Increased reporting helps in generating more data on AEFI in our country to identify new safety concerns, if any, for making an immunization program successful by preserving public confidence in immunization. Anju R. Marak1, Dhriti Kumar Brahma2, Joonmoni Lahon3 1 Senior Medical and Health Office and In-Charge of Maternal and Child Health, Senior Medical & Health Officer, Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh, Meghalaya 2 Associate Professor, 3 Senior Resident Doctor, Department of Pharmacology, Northeastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India Address for correspondence:
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ISSN:	0019-557X 2229-7693
DOI:	10.4103/ijph.IJPH_222_16