RMCH Bareilly Conducts Symposium on AEFI to Strengthen Vaccine Safety Practices – World Immunization Week 2026

The Department of Pediatrics, Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly, organized a Symposium on Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) on 4th May 2026 in the Department Demonstration Room as part of the World Immunization Week 2026 celebrations.
The symposium aimed to enhance the knowledge and clinical preparedness of postgraduate residents regarding identification, management, reporting, and prevention of AEFI, thereby strengthening safe immunization practices.
The academic session included a series of focused presentations by 3rd-year postgraduate residents covering a wide spectrum of AEFI-related topics such as definitions, classification, common and serious AEFIs, anaphylaxis management, immunization error-related reactions, AEFI surveillance in India, causality assessment, communication strategies with parents, and recent updates in vaccine safety. Each presentation was followed by interactive discussions, making the session highly engaging and informative.

The event was conducted under the guidance of esteemed faculty and was judged by:
Dr. Medhavi Agarwal, Professor, Department of Community Medicine
Dr. M. M. Agarwal, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, Varun Arjun Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly

The symposium was successfully organized under the leadership of:
Organising Secretary: Dr. Neetu Gautam, Professor
Organising Team: Dr. Chinnadurai and Dr. Divya Yadav (Postgraduate Residents)

The event was chaired by:
Dr. Preeti Lata Rai, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Anita Kumari, Professor

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from postgraduate residents and faculty members. It provided an excellent platform for academic learning, critical discussion, and skill enhancement in vaccine safety and AEFI management.
Winners and Certificate Distribution
Based on the evaluation by the respected judges, the best presentations were recognized:

🥇 First Prize: Dr. Divya Yadav
🥈 Second Prize: Dr. Divya Agarwal
🥉 Third Prize: Dr. Dara Singh and Dr. Apoorva Kalia

All participants were awarded certificates of participation in recognition of their academic contribution and active involvement in the symposium.