Calculating Rates of AEFI to Identify Potential Issues
 
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You need to calculate the rates of the reported AEFIs and compare them with the expected rates for the month. If you do not, you may miss a critical problem within your immunization program —whether due to an error in vaccine handling or administration, the vaccine itself, or simply concern from the community.