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SAFEVAC REPORTING

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SURVEILLANCE OF ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING VACCINATION IN THE COMMUNITY (SAEFVIC)

SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination In the Community)
is the central reporting service in Victoria for any significant adverse event
following immunisation (AEFI).

We are a public health partnership initiative of the Victorian Immunisation
Program funded by the Department of Health (DH). Reporting adverse events is not
mandatory in Victoria, however doing so allows the rapid investigation of any
potential vaccine or system problems by Victorian and national health
authorities (Therapeutic Goods Administration). This helps to ensure a safe and
effective immunisation program and it maintains community confidence in
vaccines.

Timely reporting to SAEFVIC enables us to quickly detect any potential vaccine
or system problems. This helps to ensure Victoria has a safe immunisation
program and maintains community confidence.

SAEFVIC offers expert immunisation safety advice to reporters and healthcare
workers, and can provide clinical services for children and adults who have
experienced an AEFI.

Please see your GP, local emergency department or call 000 if immediate
assistance is required.

What is an Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI)?

An adverse event following immunisation is any untoward medical occurrence that
happens following administration of a vaccine. It can be coincidentally
associated with immunisation, without necessarily being caused by the vaccine.

Severe side effects from vaccines are rare and common side effects are usually
mild and short-lasting.

A vaccine error is also considered an AEFI and may be related to the way a
vaccine was stored, prepared or administered.

What symptoms should be reported?

You should report:

 * Any event felt to be significant following immunisation, regardless of
   whether you think the symptoms were related to the vaccine or not
 * Any expected symptoms that have not gone away after a few days
 * Any side effects following an immunisation which requires assessment by a
   doctor or nurse
 * Any immunisation administration errors

You do not need to routinely report: Minor, common or expected side effects

Reporting an adverse event following a vaccine

Any significant adverse events (as outlined in the criteria above) should be
reported by first registering, and then logging in using the buttons at the top
of the page. The vaccinee (person who received the vaccine) may receive follow
up clinical advice (email or telephone) for these reports.

For more information see the Reporting Guide and Demonstration video which can
also be found on the Instructions page on this website once you log in.

Who can report an AEFI?

Any vaccinated individual, parents/guardians, immunisation providers or treating
medical practitioner can report an AEFI to SAEFVIC by first registering, and
then logging in with the buttons at the top of the page.

What happens with reports?

SAEFVIC forwards all adverse event reports to the Australian Therapeutic Goods
Administration (TGA) who use this information to assist in the identification of
any possible vaccine safety signal or 'flag' for concern. If a safety signal is
identified, it is thoroughly investigated to determine the possible role that
the vaccine or system played in causing the event.

When requested or deemed appropriate, SAEFVIC will offer advice to the
immunisation provider and/or reporter. SAEFVIC does not provide acute management
advice to patients. Consent to contact must be obtained if you would like
SAEFVIC to follow up with the vaccinee.


WHY DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VACCINATION EXPERIENCE?

Timely reporting to SAEFVIC enables us to quickly detect any potential vaccine
safety or system problems. This helps to ensure Victoria has a safe immunisation
program and maintains community confidence.

To find out more about why this data is collected and what it is used for click
here.


CONTACT US

Our operating hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except public
holidays). Phone support is available between the hours of 10.00am - 2.00pm. The
online system is always available.

 * Email: enquiries@saefvic.org.au
 * Phone: 1300 882 924 (option 1)

Please note: SAEFVIC is a reporting service and not an emergency contact.


USEFUL LINKS

 * Department of Health - Victorian Immunisation Program
 * Australian Government - Immunise Australia
 * Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre
 * National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

Date last modified: 1 July 2024

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