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Report clinically significant adverse events that occur after vaccination |
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety surveillance program co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). VAERS collects and analyzes information from reports of adverse events following immunization. VAERS encourages the reporting of any clinically significant adverse event that occurs after the administration of any vaccine licensed in the United States. You should report clinically significant adverse events even if you are unsure whether a vaccine caused the event.
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) requires health care providers to report:
A copy of the Reportable Events Table can be obtained by calling VAERS at 1-800-822-7967 or by downloading it from http://vaers.hhs.gov/pubs.htm
Who can report to VAERS?
Anyone can report to VAERS. The majority of VAERS reports are sent in by vaccine manufacturers (42%) and health care providers (30%). The remaining reports are obtained from state immunization programs (12%), vaccine recipients (or their parent/guardians, 7%) and other sources (9%). Vaccine recipients or their parents or guardians are encouraged to seek the help of their health care professional in filling out the VAERS form.
How do I report to VAERS?
You should use a VAERS report form to report any adverse event. You can obtain pre-addressed postage paid report forms by calling VAERS at 1-800-822-7967. You may use photocopies of the form to submit reports. You may also download printable copies of the VAERS form as well as other information about the VAERS Program from the following Internet sites:
How can I get more information on VAERS?
There are four ways to obtain information about the VAERS program:
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Provider education and training |
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Recommended immunization schedules |
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Vaccinating people with specific medical conditions |
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Contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions |
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Hepatitis B |
If you are referring your patient to Public Health for hepatitis B immune globulin, you must contact the Public Health clinic near you to arrange for this or call Public Health's Communicable Disease and Epidemiology at 206-296-4774.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine |
As of May 1, 2007, HPV vaccine is available through the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program.
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ACIP statements |
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Vaccine information and resources |
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Immunization resources providers shouldn't be without |
Immunization Resources Providers Shouldn't Be Without (PDF)
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