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Recognizing and managing anaphylaxis in the context of adverse event following immunization
The Defeat NCD Partnership
Background
This course provides practical guidance to the frontline health care providers and also vaccinators key information on its identification, differentiating it from other clinical conditions such as fainting and other stress related responses. It also provides step by step guidance on the case management at the site of the event and the process of referral.
Event Objectives
- Recognize and differentiate between anaphylaxis and immunization stress-related response; and
- Respond to anaphylaxis as an adverse event following immunization.
Content and Structure
Anaphylaxis is a severe, immediate allergic reaction. Symptoms that can be life-threatening can occur within seconds to minutes, rarely hours, after contact with the allergenic substance including medicines and vaccines. The course Recognizing and managing anaphylaxis in the context of an adverse event following immunization
provides practical guidance to the frontline health care providers and vaccinators key
information on its identification, differentiating it from other clinical conditions such as fainting and other stress related responses. It also provides step by step guidance on the case management at the site of the event and the process of referral.
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Methodology
Approximate course duration: 20 minutes
Content Warning
This course may contain images, videos, and multimedia materials related to healthcare that may include graphic depictions of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and other clinical content. These materials are intended for educational purposes to enhance understanding of real-world medical scenarios and are essential for the comprehensive learning experience.
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Assessment & Awards
You will receive a Confirmation of Participation upon completing all the modules in this course. Please note that this award does not serve as a professional qualification.
Targeted Audience
Healthcare professionals working in primary health care and hospitals.
Additional Information
Guidance note
The content of this course has been validated, verified, and is owned by the following entity: WHO Pharmacovigilance team.
This course is not a WHO Academy co-produced course. In case of any concerns or feedback on the course content, please share your feedback in the survey form at the end of this course.
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Produced by: WHO Pharmacovigilance team