Introducing seasonal influenza vaccine in low‐income countries: an adverse events following immunization survey in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

In 2012, Lao PDR introduced seasonal influenza vaccine in pregnant women, persons aged ≥50 years, persons with chronic diseases, and healthcare personnel. We assessed adverse events following immunization (AEFI). We used a multistage randomized cluster sample design to interview vaccine recipients. Between April and May 2012, 355,902 were vaccinated. Of 2089 persons interviewed, 261 (12·5%) reported one or more AEFI. The most commonly reported AEFIs were local reactions. No hospitalizations or deaths were reported; 16% sought medical care. Acceptance and awareness of vaccination were high. Following the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccine in Lao PDR, self-reported adverse events were mild..

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2015

Erschienen:

2015

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:9

Enthalten in:

Influenza and other respiratory viruses - 9(2015), 2, Seite 94-98

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Phengxay, Manilay [VerfasserIn]
Mirza, Sara A [Sonstige Person]
Reyburn, Rita [Sonstige Person]
Xeuatvongsa, Anonh [Sonstige Person]
Winter, Christian [Sonstige Person]
Lewis, Hannah [Sonstige Person]
Olsen, Sonja J [Sonstige Person]
Tsuyuoka, Reiko [Sonstige Person]
Khanthamaly, Viengphone [Sonstige Person]
Palomeque, Francisco S [Sonstige Person]
Bresee, Joseph S [Sonstige Person]
Moen, Ann C [Sonstige Person]
Corwin, Andrew L [Sonstige Person]

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onlinelibrary.wiley.com
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Themen:

Adverse events following immunization
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Influenza Vaccines - adverse effects
Influenza vaccine
Lao
PDR
Vaccination - adverse effects

doi:

10.1111/irv.12299

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

OLC1961863138