Submit an adverse event following immunization (AEFI) report to a province, territory or government department
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- Overview and who can submit an AEFI report
- Submit an AEFI report to a province or territory
- Submit an AEFI report to a government department
- How to fill out the Public Health Agency of Canada AEFI reporting form
Overview and who can submit an AEFI report
Access information for health care professionals on AEFI reporting:
- within each province and territory
- to Health Canada
- to the Department of National Defence
Some provinces and territories use their own AEFI reporting forms, while others use the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) AEFI reporting form.
Who can submit an AEFI report
A health care professional can submit an AEFI report.
If you are a vaccine recipient who has recently been vaccinated and have experienced an adverse event following immunization, please ask your doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse, or pharmacist to complete an AEFI form on your behalf.
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Submit an AEFI report to a province or territory
Newfoundland and Labrador
AEFI reporting form for Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the local public health office.
Learn more:
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services: Immunization guidance
- Contact the Disease Control Division by email: CDCintake@gov.nl.ca
Northwest Territories
AEFI reporting form for the Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the Northwest Territories' Office of the Chief Public Health Officer.
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Nova Scotia
AEFI reporting form for Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the local public health office.
Learn more:
- How to submit an AEFI report in Nova Scotia (PDF)
- Nova Scotia Immunization Manual (PDF)
- Nova Scotia Health: List of public health offices
- Contact the Department of Health and Wellness by email: surveillancedhw@novascotia.ca
Nunavut
AEFI reporting form for Nunavut
Nunavut uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to Nunavut's Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer.
Learn more:
- Nunavut Health: Manuals and guidelines
- Contact the Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer by:
- phone: 867-975-5700
- fax: 867-979-3190
Prince Edward Island
AEFI reporting form for Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to Prince Edward Islands' Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer.
Learn more:
- Contact the Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer by:
- phone: 902-368-4996
- fax: 902-620-3354
Saskatchewan
AEFI reporting form for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the local public health office.
Learn more:
- Saskatchewan Immunization Manual – Chapter 11: Adverse events following immunization (PDF)
- Contact the Population Health Branch by phone: 1-800-667-7766
Yukon
How to submit an AEFI report in the Yukon
Learn more:
- Yukon immunize
- Contact the Yukon Immunization Program by:
- phone: 867-332-7612
- fax: 867-393-6202
- email: immunizationprogram@yukon.ca
Submit an AEFI report to a government department
Department of National Defence
AEFI reporting form for the Canadian Armed Forces
Within the Canadian Armed Forces, public health is managed by the Directorate of Force Health Protection, a branch of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group. The Department of National Defence uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the Directorate of Force Health Protection.
Learn more:
- Contact the Directorate of Force Health Protection by email: DFHP-DPSF@forces.gc.ca
Health Canada
AEFI reporting form for the Canada Vigilance Program
Reports of serious or unexpected adverse events that occur following co-administration of vaccine and other health products monitored by Health Canada can be reported by both consumers and health care professionals. These adverse reaction reports should be reported to both programs:
- Canada Vigilance Program at Health Canada, using the Canada Vigilance reporting form
- Canadian Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance System at PHAC, through local, provincial or territorial public health
Learn more:
How to fill out the Public Health Agency of Canada AEFI reporting form
Detailed instructions for filling out the PHAC AEFI reporting form are available.
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