These COVID-19 Vaccine AEFIs are voluntarily reported by vaccine recipients (using a dedicated USSD code) from selected vaccination centers in Iganga district, Uganda. The Vaccines and medicines safety and utilization surveillance systems project (VXMedSSurv) is led by Dr. Dan Kajungu supported by the EDCTP Career Development Fellowship Grant: TMA2016CDF-1563. Mildmay Research Ethics Committee (MUREC) REF: 0510-2018. 

For further discussion, please contact us at info@vxmedss.org or dan.kajungu@gmail.com

These events are known to occur after vaccination. They are short-lived and generally mild or moderate. As with any adverse event reports, not all reported signs or symptoms may be caused by the vaccine; they may be due to other causes or just coincidental. 

Information about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Information and Publication for the COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine phase III trial. 

Information about Vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, and protection. Also, see why it’s normal to have mild side effects from vaccines