Vaccine Safety Basics

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Overview

Vaccination is one of the great public health achievements of human history. Vaccines used in national immunization programmes (NIPs) are considered safe and effective when used correctly.

Vaccines are, however, not risk-free and adverse events will occasionally occur following vaccination. Public trust in vaccine safety is key to the success of vaccination programmes.

Healthcare professionals involved in vaccine safety come from different backgrounds. As their jobs are all interrelated and co-dependent, they need a ‘common language’ in order to ensure smooth collaboration.

About the course

This Vaccine Safety Basics course is suitable for different learning needs and country contexts.

It introduces participants to the foundations of vaccine pharmacovigilance, including:

• An introduction to vaccine safety;
• Types of vaccines and adverse reactions;
• Adverse reactions following immunization (AEFI);
• Vaccine safety surveillance;
• Institutions and mechanisms involved;
• Practical advice on how communicate about vaccine safety.

Course structure

The course is structured into six modules, three case studies and a final assessment. Each module contains quizzes and questions testing your knowledge at the end of the course.

A general assessment testing your understanding at the end of the whole course.

Course duration

Approximately 5 hours.

Certificate

A Record of Achievement certificate will be available to participants who score at least 80% in the final assessment.

Participants who receive a Record of Achievement can also download an Open Badge for this course. Click here to learn how.