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The information sheet on observed rates of rotavirus vaccines reactions initially published in April 2014 was recently updated. The new sheet provides evidence reviewed according to the GRADE methodology for four currently available vaccines. An accompanying report produced by Cochrane Collaboration is also available that provides more details on the sources of data utilized. This update is provided in the new format consistent with current evidence-based review standards.This annual meeting provides an important platform for exchange, interaction and information between Member States and partners, as well as opportunities for partnership-building and planning.

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WHO has launched an online self-learning course on AEFI causality assessment developed based on the second edition of the AEFI causality assessment manual 2018. This is integrated with an upgraded version of the AEFI causality assessment software. The repository includes over 300 sample cases with anonymized information obtained from real AEFI cases. Case information includes detailed description of the event, field investigations, clinical findings and laboratory results. The software’s help guides the online user to systematically assess AEFI causality through a four-step process. It also permits one to compare the results with those from an external expert.

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A stakeholders’ meeting on vaccine safety communication was held in September 2017 in New York. The aim was to consult international vaccine safety experts, communication and social media specialists to identify gaps in management of vaccine safety communication, exploring new opportunities using current information platforms and plan to promote effective vaccine safety communication. Five main areas for investments were identified ...

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The Global Vaccine Action Plan set a target of minimal reporting ratio of 10 for vaccine safety monitoring for “Number of AEFI reported by country per 100,000 surviving infants per year and per country” as a proxy measure for an established AEFI reporting system in a country. A study was conducted to review AEFI reports communicated each year through the World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund Joint Reporting Form on Immunization from 2000 to 2015¹.

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