Understanding and experience of adverse event following immunization (AEFI) and its consequences among healthcare providers in Kebbi State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke (Author), Biniam Getachew (Author), Abubakar Isyaku (Author), Abdulrasheed Bello Aliyu (Author), Ashiru Mohammed Mustapha (Author), Shafiu Muhammad Dansanda (Author), Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi (Author), Hafsat Abubakar (Author), Zahraddeen Ibrahim Lawal (Author), Haruna Abdullahi Kangiwa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Vaccines used in the national immunization program are relatively safe and effective. However, no vaccine is perfectly safe. Therefore, adverse reactions may occur. This study aimed to investigate the understanding and experience of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) amo...