Active Surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization With the Influenza Vaccine Produced at Butantan Institute

Rationale and background: Since 2013, IB has been performing passive pharmacovigilance activities related to TIV. Objetive: To implement an active surveillance study as part of our pharmacovigilance plan while passive surveillance activities will continue. Pharmacovigilance data on TIV, via active surveillance, is being implemented in response to WHO requirements for pre-qualification of TIV. Study Design: This is a prospective cohort study. Population: Target groups for vaccination defined by The National Immunization Program of Brazil: children between six months and five years old; pregnant women; postpartum women (mothers until 45 days after birth); healthcare workers; and elderly (people over 60 years old). Study Size: A total of 900 individuals (300 health care workers, 300 elderly, 100 pregnant women, 100 post-partum women and 100 children between six months and five years old), presenting for immunization with IB TIV, and who agree to participate after providing Informed Consent. Data Analyses: Descriptive approaches will be used to meet the defined objectives described in the protocol, as well as formal statistical tests when appropriate.