Postmarketing Safety Monitoring After Influenza Vaccination Using a Mobile Health App: Prospective Longitudinal Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For the safety monitoring of vaccinations postlicensure, reports of adverse events after immunization (AEFIs) are crucial. New technologies such as digital mobile apps can be used as an active approach to capture these events. We therefore conducted a feasibility study among recipients of the influenza vaccination using an app for assessment of the reporting of AEFIs.

Objective

The goal of the research was to determine factors influencing adherence to and correct use of a newly developed app for individuals to report AEFI for 3 months using regular reminder functions, to identify determinants of AEFI occurrence and define reported AEFI types.

Methods

We developed the app (SafeVac) and offered it to recipients of the influenza vaccination in 3 occupational s

SUBMITTER: Nguyen MTH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8140379 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature