背景
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. A vaccine error is also considered an AEFI and may be related to the way a vaccine was stored, prepared or administered.
Common side effects from vaccines are usually mild and short‑lasting. 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.
Purpose
Monitoring vaccine safety during development and through post‑licensure adverse event surveillance are important ways both to ensure safe vaccination programs and to maintain community confidence in vaccines.
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 allows the rapid investigation of any potential vaccine or system problem and ensures vaccinees get timely medical advice and support.
Making a report
Any vaccinated individual, parent/guardian, immunisation provider or treating medical practitioner can report an AEFI. In some states and territories, healthcare professionals have a statutory responsibility to report significant or serious AEFIs.
AEFI reports should be made to authorities in the jurisdiction where the vaccine was administered.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | 接触 |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Health Department | Complete an adverse event reporting form and contact (02) 6205 2300 |
| New South Wales | NSW public health units | Complete an AEFI reporting form and contact the local public health unit on 1300 066 055 |
| Northern Territory | NT health | Complete an Adverse event following immunisation form online. Contact (08) 8922 8044 or email [email protected] for further information |
| Queensland | 昆士兰州卫生局 | Complete an AEFI reporting form and contact the local public health unit |
| South Australia | SA Health | Complete the online vaccine reaction report form or telephone 1300 232 272 |
| Tasmania | TAS Department of Health | Complete an AEFI Report Form and email to [email protected] |
| Victoria | 赛维克 | Report online via SAEFVAC |
| Western Australia | WAVSS | Report online via SAEFVAC |
It is important to note that the above services do not provide emergency care and are reporting services only.
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资源
作者： Rachael McGuire（MVEC 教育护士协调员）
审核人： Katie Butler (MVEC Education Nurse)
日期： December 2024
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