The WAVSS reporting system is now part of the national reporting hub called SAFEVAC.
The website address has now changed to aefican.org.au which is where WA adverse event reports are to be submitted from now on.
There are no changes to the WAVSS name, services or management. All Western Australian reports will be followed up as usual by WA Department of Health staff.
The Western Australian Vaccine Safey Surveillance (WAVSS) system is the reporting service in WA for any significant adverse events following immunisations (AEFI).
WAVSS provides expert immunisation safety advice to reporters and healthcare workers, and can provide clinical services for children and adults who have experienced an AEFI.
An AEFI may be due to:
For more information on what an AEFI is, and when to report one, please refer to the following websites:
AEFIs may be reported by:
Please go the the Register tab on this website if this is your first time, or the Login tab if you have already registered.
If required, please see Guide to reporting a AEFI for further information.
Other immunisation providers, parents/guardians or vaccinated individuals may also report adverse events.
By getting as much information as we can about AEFI, we make sure we detect possible problems with vaccines or systems as early as possible if they do occur.
This helps to ensure Western Australia has a safe immunisation program and to maintain community confidence in our program.
If the side effects after vaccination seem severe or persist, or if you have any concerns:
Operating hours for the WAVSS team are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays). The online system is always available.