AEFI case reporting slows as vaccinations pick up, shows data

A recent review of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) reporting during the Covid-19 pandemic (till July 2021) showed the overall reporting of AEFI cases (per 100,000 population) declined as vaccinations expanded to include more sections of the population.

According to the latest data, 569 AEFI cases were reported between August and November 16.

An AEFI is any untoward medical occurrence which follows immunisation and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the usage of the vaccine. Week-wise data from the health ministry showed that on Week 3 since Covid-19 vaccinations started in January, 5,105 AEFI cases were reported.