Other Forms of AEFI

• Different factors can contribute to anxiety-related reactions such as different vaccination environments, novelty of the vaccine, or fear of injection.
• To help prevent fainting and injuries that could occur from a fall, vaccinated individuals should stay seated for about 15 minutes after vaccination.

• Adult and elderly populations with chronic diseases may develop conditions irrespective of vaccination that may be attributed to vaccines.
• Similar events may occur in healthy individuals where higher frequency of a specific condition, including any communicable disease, can be expected based on age, sex, geographic location or ethnic background.