Monthly Archives: May 2024

Immunization Schedule for Trinidad and Tobago

Immunization is the process by which a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease typically by the administration of a vaccine.

How to Report an ESAVI

Events supposedly attributable to vaccination and immunization (ESAVI), though not common, are expected; and the Ministry of Health has in place a

Understanding the Different Levels of ESAVI

Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination and Immunization (ESAVI) can range from mild  reactions to vaccines  to adverse or

Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI)

A key part of ensuring vaccine safety is continuously monitoring and reporting health events that occur either during or after the immunization

Storage and Distribution of Vaccines

The government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, through the Ministry of Health, is committed to maintaining rigorous systems that enable

How do Vaccines Work

Vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a certain virus or bacteria (antigen), which cause an immune response in the body. Some vaccines

Vaccine Safety

Vaccine Safety

Media Release - Voluntary Recall Notice of Prednisolone Eye Drops

Port of Spain, May 1, 2024: The Ministry of Health (MoH), via its Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division advises of a voluntary recall notice