Adverse Events Following Immunization

An adverse event following immunization (AEFI) is an unwanted or unexpected health effect that happens after someone receives a vaccine, which may or may not be caused by the vaccine. Health care providers (i.e., physicians, nurses and pharmacists) are required by law to report AEFIs to their local health unit.

How to Report an AEFI

  1. Complete an AEFI Reporting Form
  2. Send it to TBDHU by fax (807) 625-4828 or email to vaccines@tbdhu.com

Follow this AEFI Reporting Fact Sheet for more information.

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For Further Information

Contact the Vaccine Preventable Diseases Program at (807) 625-5900.

Public Health Ontario: Vaccine Safety

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