We read with interest the position paper of Indian Academy of Pediatrics on AEFI surveillance [1]. In addition to the web –based facilities and SMS alerts, we propose that a mobile application should be developed for prompt reporting of AEFI. Mobile app is immensely useful in expedited delivery of such information to the concerned authorities by the caregiver and can function offline. It can be linked directly to the database which could reduce the missing cases. There are 898 million mobile subscribers in India with more than 50 per cent accessing the internet only via mobile devices [2]. Apart from this, a toll-free number can be created for easier reporting of adverse events. The operator can do real-time data entry, thus improving reporting.

1. Chitkara AJ, Thacker N, Vashsihtha VM, Bansal CP, Gupta SG. Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices, Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) surveillance in India: Position paper of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 2013. Indian Pediatr. 2013;50:739-41.