[Review of the sudden death and death following immunization of influenza vaccine]

Zhongguo Yi Miao He Mian Yi. 2010 Jun;16(3):270-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

To evaluate the safety of influenza Type A (H1N1) vaccine by review the incidence, epidemiology characteristics of sudden death and the deaths related with immunization, especially focus on the sudden deaths after immunization of influenza Type A (H1N1) vaccine. Preliminary showed that those deaths reported as adverse events following immunization did not associated with the vaccine. Vaccination campaign according to the national immunization strategy should be carried out and appropriately respond to the emergency events should be strenghtened.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Death, Sudden / epidemiology*
  • Death, Sudden / etiology
  • Humans
  • Immunization / adverse effects
  • Immunization / mortality*
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / immunology
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Influenza, Human / virology

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines