Table 4.
48 Hours (n = 5605) | 7 Days (n = 4728) | |
---|---|---|
Total number (%) of children reporting 1 or more AEFI | 1852 (33) | 343 (7) |
Conditions, n (%) | ||
Local reactions | ||
Pain | 1452 (26) | 52 (1.1) |
Swelling | 419 (7.5) | 21 (0.4) |
Redness | 117 (2.1) | 11 (0.2) |
Induration | 56 (1.0) | 4 (0.1) |
Pustule with discharge | 18 (0.3) | 7 (0.1) |
Systemic reactions | ||
Fever | 416 (7.4) | 200 (4.2) |
Malaise | 14 (0.2) | 5 (0.1) |
Headache | 61 (1.1) | 42 (1) |
Persistent crying | 26 (0.5) | 5 (0.1) |
Myalgia | 26 (0.5) | 14 (0.3) |
Gastrointestinal reactions | ||
Vomiting | 54 (1.0) | 38 (0.8) |
Nausea | 14 (0.2) | 12 (0.3) |
Diarrhea | 43 (0.8) | 26 (0.5) |
Othera | 20 (0.4) | 35 (0.7) |
Total AEFIs | 2736 | 508 |
Abbreviation: AEFI, adverse event following immunization.
aOther conditions were reported in <10 children, included itching, cold-like symptoms, body aches, chills, etc.