Investigation of a suspected case of Adverse Events Post Immunization of COVID-19 in the health district of Municipality 6, Bamako, may 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Like any vaccine, those against COVID-19 can cause side effects known as Adverse Post Immunization Events or adverse events following immunization (AEFI). AEFI or adverse event following vaccination is defined as any untoward medical incident that follows vaccination. The objective was to investigate a case of AEFI with death. Methodology: This was a descriptive study that took place on May 21, 2021 in Municipality 6 of Bamako. It follows the notification of a serious AEFI case with death in Municipality 6 of Bamako during a consultation at the Sorila clinic. Results: This was the case of Mr MR, 59 years old, with a history of unsuccessful hypertension who received a dose of the Covishild vaccine from Astra Zeneca administered by the mobile vaccination team at the terminal in Sogoniko. He would have died on the night of the same day. His death was pronounced on his arrival at the Sorila medical office in the Banakabougou district in Commune 6. A sample was taken for the diagnosis of COVID-19, with a negative income. Conclusion: This investigation allowed us to investigate a suspected case of serious AEFI with death whose probable cause would be cardiovascular disease and to pose the need for close collaboration between public and private structures.

Keywords: Investigation, adverse events following immunization (AEFI), death, Bamako