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Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde2019; 161(5); 299-306; doi: 10.17236/sat00206

[Vaccinovigilance: Reported adverse reactions of immunological veterinary medicinal products in 2018].

Abstract: The registration of adverse events after the use of immunological veterinary medicinal products (VMP) is the aim of the vaccinovigilance reporting system in Switzerland. Adverse events comprise suspected adverse reactions and lack of expected efficacy. Since the Institute of virology and immunology (IVI) is the competent authority for the regulation of immunological VMP in Switzerland, the reporting system is administrated by the IVI. In 2018, 162 reports concerning authorized immunological VMP were received. While most of the reports were submitted by the marketing authorization holders (79%), practicing veterinary surgeons contributed to the reporting system, too (18%). Five reports were submitted by private persons (3%). Dogs were mainly affected (43%) with several terrier breeds and chihuahuas being the most frequently reported dog breeds. Further reports were related to cats (16%), cattle (14%) and horses (14%). Recently, the numbers of reports concerning cats (+26) and horses (+23) have considerably increased after there had been clearly less reports concerning these species (11 and 5, respectively) in the previous year. Most of the reports were based on the application of combined vaccines against canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza with or without leptospirosis in dogs as well as cat flu and feline panleukopenia in cats. In 29.6% of the submitted cases, the causality assessment between the vaccination and the reaction described was evaluated probable. Das Ziel des Vaccinovigilance-Meldesystems ist die Erfassung von unerwünschten Arzneimittelwirkungen (UAW) nach der Anwendung von immunologischen Tierarzneimitteln (TAM) in der Schweiz. Dazu zählt neben UAW auch eine vermeintlich ungenügende Wirksamkeit der Impfstoffe. Als Zulassungsstelle für immunologische TAM ist das Institut für Virologie und Immunologie (IVI) zuständig für die Betreuung des Meldesystems. 162 Meldungen zu zugelassenen immunologischen TAM wurden im Jahr 2018 registriert. Während die meisten Meldungen über die jeweiligen ­Zu­lassungsinhaber erfolgten (79%), nahmen auch praktizierende Tierärzte (18%) ihre Meldepflicht wahr. Fünf Meldungen wurden von Privatpersonen eingereicht (3%). Die Berichte betrafen vorwiegend Hunde (43%), wobei verschiedene Terrierrassen und Chihuahuas am häufigsten genannt wurden. Weitere Meldungen betrafen Katzen (16%), Rinder (14%) und Pferde (14%). Aktuell wurden deutlich mehr Meldungen zu Katzen (+26) und Pferden (+23) registriert, nachdem im Vorjahr weniger Meldungen zu diesen Spezies vorgelegt hatten (11, resp. 5). Die meisten Meldungen basierten auf der Anwendung von Kombinationsimpfstoffen gegen Staupe, Hepatitis, Parvovirose und Parainfluenza mit/ohne Leptospirose beim Hund sowie Katzenschnupfen und -seuche bei der Katze. In 29.6% aller eingegangenen Fälle wurde ein kausaler Zusammenhang zwischen der Impfung und der Impfreaktion als wahrscheinlich beurteilt. L’objectif du système de vaccinovigilance est d’identifier les effets indésirables pouvant survenir à la suite de l’utilisation de médicaments immunologiques pour animaux en Suisse. En plus des effets indésirables, le système couvre aussi les cas d’absence d’efficacité souhaitée. Comme l’institut de virologie et d’immunologie (IVI) est l’autorité compétente en matière des médicaments vétérinaires immunologiques, il est chargé de gérer le système d’annonces de vaccinovigilance. En 2018, 162 notifications ont été soumises concernant des médicaments vétérinaires immunologiques approuvés commercialement. Bien que la plupart des notifications aient été envoyées par les sociétés d’enregistrement (79%), les vétérinaires praticiens (18%) et les particuliers (3%) ont également contribué avec des annonces. Les effets indésirables concernaient principalement les chiens (43%), surtout les chihuahuas et les terriers. Les chiens furent suivis des chats (16%), des bovins (14%) et des chevaux (14%). Comparé aux années précédentes, il y a eu une nette augmentation des notifications concernant les chats (+26) et les chevaux (+23). La plupart des annonces concernait des vaccins combinés contre la maladie de Carré, l’hépatite, la parvovirose et la parainfluenza avec ou sans composants contre la leptospirose chez les chiens, ou des vaccins contre le coryza et la panleukopénie chez les chats. Dans 29.6% des cas, la relation entre la réaction et l’utilisation du vaccin a été jugée probable. Lo scopo del sistema di notifica di vaccinovigilanza è di identificare in Svizzera gli effetti indesiderati che possono sorgere dopo l’uso di medicamenti immunologici ad uso veterinario (Mvet). Oltre agli effetti indesiderati viene inclusa una presunta insufficiente efficacia dei vaccini. L’Istituto di virologia e immunologia (IVI) è l’organismo di riferimento per la sorveglianza del sistema di notifica degli effetti indesiderati dei medicinali ad uso veterinario. Nel 2018 sono state registrate 162 notifiche di effetti indesiderati di medicinali immunologici approvati. Anche se la maggior parte delle notifiche proveniva dai detentori di autorizzazioni di commercio (79%), i veterinari hanno pure contribuito alle notifiche (18%). Cinque notifiche sono state inoltrate da privati (3%). I rapporti riguardavano principalmente i cani (43%) e in modo particolare Chihuahua e varie razze di Terrier. Altre notifiche riguardavano gatti (16%), bovini (14%) e cavalli (14%). Quest’anno vi è stato un incremento di notifiche per i gatti (+26) e per i cavalli (+23) rispetto all’anno precedente (rispettivamente 11 e 5). La maggioranza delle notifiche riguardava, nei cani, l’uso di vaccini combinati contro il cimurro, l’epatite, la parvovirosi e la parainfluenza con o senza leptospirosi mentre nei gatti la rinotracheite e la panleucopenia. Nel 29,6% di tutti i casi ricevuti, è stata considerata probabile una relazione causale tra la vaccinazione e la reazione ad essa.
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The research focuses on the findings of the Swiss vaccinovigilance reporting system for 2018, which monitors adverse events associated with immunological veterinary medicinal products (VMP). The findings show that dogs were the most affected, with an increased incidence of reports concerning cats and horses, and a probable causality assessment between vaccination and reaction in 29.6% of cases.

Vaccinovigilance Reporting System

  • The Swiss vaccinovigilance reporting system is designed to keep track of adverse events related to the usage of immunological veterinary medicinal products.
  • These adverse events include suspected adverse reactions to the medicine and a perceived lack of expected efficacy.
  • The responsibility of managing this system lies with the Institute of virology and immunology (IVI), which is the authority regulating VMPs in Switzerland.

Data Collection and Distribution

  • In 2018, the system received 162 reports related to authorized immunological VMPs.
  • Among these reports, 79% were submitted by the manufacturers, 18% by veterinary practitioners, and the rest (3%) from private individuals.
  • The adverse reactions primarily involved dogs (43%), followed by cats (16%), cattle (14%), and then horses (14%).

Adverse Reactions by Species

  • The most commonly reported dog breeds suffering adverse reactions were various terrier breeds and Chihuahuas.
  • The number of reports related to cats and horses has notably increased, with 26 additional reports for cats and 23 for horses compared to the previous year.
  • Most of these reports were associated with combined vaccines for specific diseases in dogs and cats.

Causality Assessment

  • In 29.6% of all cases, the relation between the vaccination and the adverse reaction was deemed probable.
  • The assessment of such causality is crucial to inform improvements in vaccine development and to manage risk in future applications.

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APA
Rogger P, Herrmann N, Ottiger H. (2019). [Vaccinovigilance: Reported adverse reactions of immunological veterinary medicinal products in 2018]. Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd, 161(5), 299-306. https://doi.org/10.17236/sat00206

Publication

ISSN: 1664-2848
NlmUniqueID: 0424247
Country: Switzerland
Language: ger
Volume: 161
Issue: 5
Pages: 299-306

Researcher Affiliations

Rogger, P
  • Impfstoffkontrolle, Institut für Virologie und Immunologie (IVI), Mittelhäusern.
Herrmann, N
  • Impfstoffkontrolle, Institut für Virologie und Immunologie (IVI), Mittelhäusern.
Ottiger, H
  • Impfstoffkontrolle, Institut für Virologie und Immunologie (IVI), Mittelhäusern.

MeSH Terms

  • Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems / statistics & numerical data
  • Animals
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / veterinary
  • Registries / statistics & numerical data
  • Switzerland
  • Vaccination / adverse effects
  • Vaccination / veterinary
  • Vaccines, Combined / adverse effects
  • Veterinary Drugs / adverse effects

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