What Is VAERS 2025

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The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national program managed by the CDC and FDA that monitors vaccine safety post-licensure. It collects reports of serious unexpected reactions to vaccines, although it cannot confirm causation. VAERS plays a crucial role in ensuring vaccine safety by encouraging reporting from patients and healthcare providers, which helps identify potential issues for further investigation. The document outlines how to report adverse events and emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting for public health.

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What organization monitors vaccines?

CDC and FDA monitor the safety of vaccines after their approval or authorization. If they find a problem with a vaccine, CDC and FDA inform health officials, healthcare providers and the public. VAERS accepts and analyzes reports of possible health problems that happen after vaccination.

Who sponsors VAERS?

VAERS is co-managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Is VAERS a passive reporting system?

VAERS is a passive reporting system, meaning that reports about adverse events are not automatically collected, but require a report to be filed to VAERS.

What are the serious adverse events after Covid vaccine?

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a rare but serious type of allergic reaction that can occur after any vaccine. Anaphylaxis can require immediate treatment with epinephrine (EpiPen) and may require hospitalization. Anaphylaxis occurs at a rate of approximately 5 cases per one million vaccine doses administered.

Who can submit to VAERS?

Anyone can report adverse events including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and vaccine manufacturers. Healthcare providers and vaccine manufacturers have specific reporting requirements. VAERS data (without patient-identifying information) are available to the public through CDCs VAERS WONDER system.

What is the purpose of the FDA and CDCs VAERS program?

The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is the nations early warning system that monitors the safety of FDA-approved vaccines and vaccines authorized for use for public health emergencies.

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