What is VAERS?
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 is a post-marketing safety surveillance program, collecting information about adverse events (possible side effects) that occur after the administration of vaccines licensed for use in the United States.
Have you or your child had a reaction following vaccination?
- Contact your health care provider
- Report the reaction
- Submit Follow-Up Information
- Visit the National Vaccine Injury Compensation (if appropriate)
Important note: CDC and FDA do not provide individual medical treatment, advice, or diagnosis. If you need individual medical or health care advice, consult a qualified health care provider.
¿Ha tenido usted o su hijo una reacción adversa después de recibir una vacuna?
- Contacte a su proveedor de salud
- Reporte una reacción adversa
- Visite el Programa Nacional de Compensación por Daños Derivados de Vacunas (si es necesario)