SAEFVIC: Surveillance of adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) in Victoria, Australia, 2019–2020

Key Points

• To assess and report on the safety of vaccines administered in Victoria through AEFI surveillance.
• Utilized the SAEFVIC model for adverse event monitoring.
• Collected data on vaccine-related adverse events from 2019 to 2020.
• Established a baseline for comparison with the COVID-19 vaccination program.
• Confirmed robust AEFI monitoring in Victoria.
• Provided foundational data for assessing future vaccine safety programs.