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With the foundation for the understanding on Adverse Effects Following Immunization ( AEFI ) laid, it was high time to learn how to deal with these effects. Dr. Agnes B. Benegas of the NEC shared her expertise on the topic "Basic Principles of Surveillance," and gave listeners the background on how the existing surveillance system for AEFIs work. Dr. Benegas readily answered the questions of the audience which paved the way for a lively discussion with Dr. Nancy Bermal acting as facilitator.
[ Dr. Kenneth Hartigan Go spoke on "Understanding Vaccine Reactions" and the management of these reactions. He also shed light on the different kinds of AEFIs and the criteria for reporting these events. ]
After the hearty lunch, the participants were back to work in no time at all for the afternoon sessions with Dr. Alice B. Tamesis as chair for the rest of the afternoon and Dr. Anna Lisa Ong-Lim as rapporteur.. more
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