How are the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines being monitored? People can report an adverse event following immunisation: directly to the TGA using theâŻNational Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI) reporting form online using theâŻReport a Side Effect of a Medicine form. Consumers wanting to report a vaccine side effect can call a pharmacist from NPS Medicinewise on 1300 134 237. The pharmacist can both lodge the report and provide further advice on how to manage the side effect.⯠Consumers can also report adverse events following immunisation to theirâŻstate or territory health service.12 References Department of Health. (2021, April 9). What happens after I am vaccinated for COVID-19? Retrieved from Australian Government Department of Health: health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/getting-vaccinated-for-covid-19/what-happens-after-i-am-vaccinated-for-covid-19 Updated 14 July 2021 Manage Cookie Preferences