[Epidemiological investigation and analysis on the death cases after vaccination in Shanghai, 2006-2008].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the safety of vaccine by analyzing the death cases after vaccination.


METHODS
To collect and analyze infomation of death cases related after vaccination in Shanghai during 2006-2008.


RESULTS
In the 6 death cases reported after vaccination, 1 case was rare serious adverse events following immunization (AEFI), respiratory and circulatory failure caused by allergic disease. Other 5 cases were not related to vaccination.


CONCLUSIONS
Coincidental event is common type in death after vaccination. Monitoring adverse events following immunization is the key measure to deal with the death cases following immunization.
Hu
Jia-yu
JY
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Shanghai Municipal, 200336 Shanghai, China.
Huang
Zhuo-ying
ZY
Tao
Li-na
LN
D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*