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Canada's Vaccine Vigilance Working Group.

N Ahmadipour1, E Toth2, B J Law1

  • 1Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON.

Canada Communicable Disease Report = Releve Des Maladies Transmissibles Au Canada
|May 18, 2018
PubMed
Summary

The Vaccine Vigilance Working Group (VVWG) enhances vaccine safety monitoring across Canada. Increased awareness of its role can combat vaccine hesitancy and improve immunization program effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Immunization Programs

Background:

  • Established in 2004, the Vaccine Vigilance Working Group (VVWG) is integral to Canada's National Immunization Strategy.
  • The VVWG comprises representatives from federal, provincial, and territorial immunization programs, Health Canada, and the Immunization Monitoring Program ACTive (IMPACT) network.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To strengthen vaccine safety monitoring and adverse event management nationwide.
  • To harmonize national guidelines and implement best pharmacovigilance practices, including training.
  • To establish a national vaccine safety sentinel network for rapid information dissemination on emerging safety concerns.

Main Methods:

  • Harmonizing vaccine safety monitoring and adverse event reporting across Canadian immunization programs.

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  • Developing and adhering to national guidelines for pharmacovigilance.
  • Operating a national sentinel network for rapid communication of vaccine safety data.

    • Main Results:

    • The VVWG facilitates a coordinated approach to vaccine safety surveillance in Canada.
    • It promotes the adoption of best practices in pharmacovigilance and adverse event management.
    • The sentinel network enables swift identification and response to potential vaccine safety issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The VVWG plays a crucial role in ensuring vaccine safety and public confidence in immunization.
    • Enhanced awareness of the VVWG's functions can mitigate vaccine hesitancy.
    • Strengthening vaccine safety vigilance is essential for maintaining effective immunization coverage.