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ANALYSIS: How SA is tracking adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines
This article first appeared on The Conversation.
South Africa has begun the second phase of its public vaccination campaign, targeting people aged 60 or older. The first vaccinations were given in February to health workers. So far almost 600,000 healthcare workers and members of the public have been vaccinated.
Healthcare workers have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, while the Pfizer vaccine is being rolled out as part of Phase 2 for members of the public.
A crucial aspect of the vaccination campaign is tracking adverse reactions.
It’s imperative that all health events after vaccination are investigated. All vaccines (and medicines) have side effects. Globally it’s acceptable that some mild and short-lasting symptoms following vaccination may happen. But moderately severe and severe side effects aren’t acceptable. These need to be fully investigated to understand whether the vaccination was respons
EPI technicians seek regularisation
May 25, 2021
PESHAWAR: Technicians of the Health department’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) on Monday staged a protest seeking regularisation of services and payment of pending salaries.
The protesters carrying banners and placards inscribed with slogans in favour of their demands had gathered outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly building. The protesters said they would continue protesting until their demands were met. They threatened to boycott the next polio campaign if practical steps were not taken for their regularization and payment of salaries. The EPI technicians complained they had not received salaries for eight months, creating economic problems for them.