@article{Anjorin_A-2022_132255,
title = {Public Health Surveillance for Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Africa},
author = {Anjorin, A. and Odetokun, I. and Nyandwi, J. and Elnadi, H. and Awiagah, K. and Eyedo, J. and Abioye, A. and Gachara, G. and Maisara, A. and Razouqi, Y. and Yusuf Mohamud, M. and Mhgoob, Z. and Ajayi, T. and Ntirenganya, L. and Saibu, M. and Salako, B. and Elelu, N. and Wright, K. and Fasina, F. and Mosbah, R.},
month = {apr},
year = {2022},
abstract = {Local, national, and international health agencies have advocated multi-pronged public health strategies to limit infections and prevent deaths. The availability of safe and effective vaccines is critical in the control of a pandemic. Several adverse events have been reported globally following reception of different vaccines, with limited or no data from Africa. This cross-sectional epidemiological study investigated adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination in Africans from April–June, 2021 using a structured online questionnaire. Out of 1200 participants recruited, a total of 80.8% (n = 969) respondents from 35 countries, including 22 African countries and 13 countries where Africans live in the diaspora, reported adverse events. Over half of the vaccinees were male (53.0%) and frontline healthcare workers (55.7%), respectively. A total of 15.6% (n = 151) reported previous exposure to SARS-CoV-2, while about one-fourth, 24.8% (n = 240), reported different underlying health conditions prior to vaccination. Fatal cases were 5.1% (n = 49), while other significant heterogenous events were reported in three categories: very common, common, and uncommon, with the latter including enlarged lymph nodes 2.4% (n = 23), menstrual disorder 0.5% (n = 5), and increased libido 0.2% (n = 2). The study provided useful data for concerned authorities and institutions to prepare plans that will address issues related to COVID-19 vaccines.},
volume = {10},
issue = {4},
journal = {Vaccines},
publisher = {MDPI},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10040546},
}
