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COVID-19: What is the correct way to report vaccine-related adverse events?

Posted in: COVID-19, Latest

Phase two of South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway and members of the public are being asked to report any mild, moderate or severe adverse events experienced after receiving their jabs. Adele Baleta explains what the correct way is to report adverse events after vaccination.

COVID-19: What is the correct way to report vaccine-related adverse events?

How vaccine safety is monitored in SA

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Strict monitoring and surveillance systems for the safety of all vaccines, including those for COVID-19, are in place during vaccine trials as well as once vaccines are rolled out more widely. Adele Baleta takes a look at how vaccine-related adverse events are monitored in South Africa.