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

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

Alberta

How to submit an AEFI report in Alberta

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British Columbia

How to submit an AEFI report in British Columbia

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Manitoba

How to submit an AEFI report in Manitoba

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New Brunswick

How to submit an AEFI report in New Brunswick (PDF)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ontario

How to submit an AEFI report in Ontario (PDF)

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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.

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  • Contact the Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer by:
    • phone: 902-368-4996
    • fax: 902-620-3354

Quebec

How to submit an AEFI report in Quebec (French only)

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Saskatchewan

AEFI reporting form for Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan uses the PHAC AEFI reporting form. Completed forms should be submitted to the local public health office.

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Yukon

How to submit an AEFI report in the Yukon

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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.

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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

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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.

Reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) in Canada: User guide to completion and submission of the AEFI reports

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