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Editor, Senior Moderator
Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2015 Jan 17. doi: 10.1111/irv.12299. [Epub ahead of print]
[h=1]Introducing seasonal influenza vaccine in low-income countries: an adverse events following immunization survey in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.[/h] Phengxay M[SUP]1[/SUP], Mirza SA, Reyburn R, Xeuatvongsa A, Winter C, Lewis H, Olsen SJ, Tsuyuoka R, Khanthamaly V, Palomeque FS, Bresee JS, Moen AC, Corwin AL; the Lao PDR Field Epidemiology Training Cohort Team.
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]OBJECTIVE:[/h] 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).
[h=4]METHODS:[/h] We used a multistage randomized cluster sample design to interview vaccine recipients.
[h=4]FINDINGS:[/h] 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.
[h=4]CONCLUSIONS:[/h] Following the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccine in Lao PDR, self-reported adverse events were mild.
? 2015 The Authors. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Adverse events following immunization; Lao PDR; influenza vaccine
PMID: 25598475 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25598475
[h=1]Introducing seasonal influenza vaccine in low-income countries: an adverse events following immunization survey in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.[/h] Phengxay M[SUP]1[/SUP], Mirza SA, Reyburn R, Xeuatvongsa A, Winter C, Lewis H, Olsen SJ, Tsuyuoka R, Khanthamaly V, Palomeque FS, Bresee JS, Moen AC, Corwin AL; the Lao PDR Field Epidemiology Training Cohort Team.
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] [h=4]OBJECTIVE:[/h] 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).
[h=4]METHODS:[/h] We used a multistage randomized cluster sample design to interview vaccine recipients.
[h=4]FINDINGS:[/h] 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.
[h=4]CONCLUSIONS:[/h] Following the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccine in Lao PDR, self-reported adverse events were mild.
? 2015 The Authors. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] Adverse events following immunization; Lao PDR; influenza vaccine
PMID: 25598475 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25598475