Brighton Collaboration

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Brighton Collaboration is a global non-profit network of professionals who contribute towards the development, evaluation, and post-licensure monitoring of vaccine safety. The collaboration was established in 2000 with the aim of enhancing the science of vaccine safety by providing standardized tools and methodologies for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of vaccine safety data.

History[edit | edit source]

The Brighton Collaboration was initiated in 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI). The collaboration was established to address the lack of standardized methods for assessing vaccine safety, which was identified as a major barrier to the effective monitoring and evaluation of vaccine safety.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

The main objectives of the Brighton Collaboration are to:

  • Develop and promote the use of standardized case definitions and guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation for adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
  • Facilitate the development of a global network of experts and centers to collaborate on vaccine safety issues.
  • Provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on vaccine safety.
  • Enhance the capacity of countries to monitor vaccine safety.

Activities[edit | edit source]

The Brighton Collaboration undertakes a range of activities to achieve its objectives. These include:

  • Developing and disseminating standardized case definitions for AEFI.
  • Providing training and technical support to countries to enhance their capacity to monitor vaccine safety.
  • Facilitating the exchange of information and ideas on vaccine safety through its website, newsletters, and meetings.
  • Collaborating with other organizations and initiatives to promote vaccine safety.

Impact[edit | edit source]

The work of the Brighton Collaboration has had a significant impact on the field of vaccine safety. Its standardized case definitions are used worldwide and have contributed to the consistency and comparability of vaccine safety data. The collaboration has also played a key role in enhancing the capacity of countries to monitor vaccine safety, particularly in low and middle-income countries.

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