Improving immunization coverage and equity - technical resources
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| Resource | WHO vaccine reaction rates information sheets |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To provide details on reaction rates of selected vaccines. |
| Content | WHO’s Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department has developed these sheets within its priority area supporting the introduction of vaccines in Members States. They are primarily designed for use by national public health officials and immunization programme managers. Data can be used for the evaluation of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) reported during national immunization programmes. They include a short summary of the vaccine, details of mild and sever adverse reactions (local and systemic) following immunization. Expected rates of vaccine reactions have been included if available in published literature. |
| Use | Does not require user input. Information sheets are available. |
| Contraints/Limitations | Expected rates of vaccine reactions are not included if not available in published literature. |
| Example criteria this resource could address | Information on reaction rates, as well as details of the expected adverse reactions can be used to evaluate the safety or be linked to acceptability. |
| Additional Links | |
| Link to access the resource | /en/component/content/article/who-vaccine-reaction-rates-information-sheets?catid=665&Itemid=101 |