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Background<\/h2>\n

An adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) is any untoward medical occurrence that happens following the administration of a vaccine. It can be coincidentally associated with immunisation, without necessarily being caused by the vaccine. <\/span>A vaccine error<\/a> is also considered an AEFI and may be related to the way a vaccine was stored, prepared or administered.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common side effects from vaccines are usually mild and short\u2011lasting. Severe side effects are rare. A list of common vaccine side effects can be found in The Australian Immunisation Handbook: Table: Common side effects following immunisation for vaccines used in the National Immunisation Program schedule<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/h2>\n

Monitoring vaccine safety <\/span>during development<\/span><\/a> and through <\/span>post\u2011licensure adverse event surveillance<\/span> are important ways both to ensure safe vaccination programs and to maintain community confidence in vaccines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-licensure monitoring is conducted via a number of different mechanisms. One of which is through reporting AEFI to jurisdictional and national authorities. Reporting AEFI <\/span>allows the rapid investigation of any potential vaccine or system problem <\/span>and ensures vaccinees get timely medical advice and support.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making a report<\/h2>\n

Any vaccinated individual, parent\/guardian, immunisation provider or treating medical practitioner can report an AEFI. <\/span>In some states and territories, healthcare professionals have a statutory responsibility to report <\/span>significant or serious <\/span>AEFIs.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AEFI reports should be made to authorities in the jurisdiction where the vaccine was administered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t

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Jurisdiction <\/td>Authority <\/td>Contact <\/td><\/tr>
Australian Capital Territory <\/td>ACT Health Department <\/td>Complete an adverse event reporting form<\/a> and contact (02) 6205 2300 <\/td><\/tr>
New South Wales <\/td>NSW public health units <\/td>Complete an AEFI reporting form<\/a> and contact the local public health unit on 1300 066 055 <\/td><\/tr>
Northern Territory <\/td>NT health <\/td>Complete an Adverse event following immunisation form online. Contact (08) 8922 8044 or email ImmunisationProgram.TEHS@nt.gov.au<\/a> for further information <\/td><\/tr>
Queensland <\/td>Queensland Health <\/td>Complete an AEFI reporting form<\/a> and contact the local public health unit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
South Australia <\/td>SA Health <\/td>Complete the online vaccine reaction report form<\/a> or telephone 1300 232 272 <\/td><\/tr>
Tasmania <\/td>TAS Department of Health <\/td>Complete an AEFI Report Form<\/a> and email to tas.aefi@health.tas.gov.au<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Victoria <\/td>SAEFVIC <\/td>Report online via SAEFVAC<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Western Australia <\/td>WAVSS <\/td>Report online via SAEFVAC<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>WordPress Tables Plugin<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

It is important to note that the above services do not provide emergency care and are reporting services only.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you require medical assistance please see your GP, local emergency department or dial 000 if immediate support is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Resources<\/h2>\n