Term: Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-06

Definition:

Any undesirable or unexpected event that occurs following immunization, which may or may not be caused by the administration of the vaccine.

Related concepts 

• Vaccine Safety

Related terms 

• Immunization
• Vaccine

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)