Vaccine Resources

VAERS – Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (CDC)

Everyone is encouraged to report possible adverse events after vaccination to VAERS, even if they are not sure whether the vaccine caused the problem. In general, you should report any side effect or health problem after vaccination that is concerning to you.

Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA), healthcare providers are required by law to report to VAERS:

• Any adverse event listed in the VAERS Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination [PDF – 5 Pages] that occurs within the specified time period after vaccinations
• An adverse event listed by the vaccine manufacturer as a contraindication to further doses of the vaccine

Healthcare providers are strongly encouraged to report to VAERS:

• Any adverse event that occurs after the administration of a vaccine licensed in the United States, whether it is or is not clear that a vaccine caused the adverse event
• Vaccine administration errors

Vaccine manufacturers are required to report to VAERS all adverse events that come to their attention.

*Source: CDC website How to Report Adverse Events to VAERS

How To Report – Two Ways

Reporting adverse events to VAERS helps scientist at CDC and FDA keep vaccines safe.

Option 1: Submit a VAERS Report online (Preferred)
The online VAERS Report must be completed and submitted in the same session; it cannot be saved and edited at a later time. Note: sessions time out after 20 minutes of inactivity; no information is saved.

Option 2: Download a Writable PDF Form and upload when ready
The Writable PDF Form can be downloaded and completed electronically on your own time. When ready, return to the VAERS Writable PDF web page (use link above) and follow Step 2 instructions to upload the form.

More information on reporting an adverse event to VAERS. If you need further assistance, please email info@VAERS.org or call 1-800-822-7967.

*Source: CDC website How to Report Adverse Events to VAERS

OpenVAERS – User Friendly Report Search System

OpenVAERS is a user-friendly alternative for navigating the complicated VAERS Wonder system. The CDC VAERS data is updated, transferred and posted into OpenVAERS every Friday. It is a cleaner format and much easier to navigate. Subscribe to the Red Box Report to receive emails with new data updates.

*Source: OpenVAERS