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Surveillance of adverse events following varicella vaccine immunization in Jiangsu province, China from 2017 to 2023

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: To assess the safety of varicella vaccine (VarV) by conducting post-marketing surveillance on adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in Jiangsu Province, China. METHODS: We utilized the AEFI Information System of mainland China to monitor and categorize adverse reactions associated with VarV. RESULTS: = 4.63, P = 0.031). Regional variations in AEFI incidence were observed within Jiangsu Province. Common reactions comprised 90.96% of AEFIs, while rare reactions and coincidental events accounted for 6.59% and 0.51%, respectively. Notably, there were no adverse events linked to vaccine quality, program errors, psychogenic reactions, or fatalities. Over 96% of AEFIs occurred within three days of VarV administration, with redness at the injection site (2.6 cm to 5 cm in diameter) being the most frequently observed symptom. CONCLUSION: VarV demonstrates a commendable safety profile. Although there was a slight increase in AEFI incidence between 2022 and 2023, common vaccine reactions were predominantly observed, and the rates of rare reactions remained very low.

Source: BMC Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09903-y