Glossary
- Passive Surveillance
- Vaccine Adverse Events (VAEs)
- List of Vaccines
- List of Commonly Used Abbreviations
Passive Surveillance
Passive surveillance systems rely on health professionals or vaccinees to voluntarily submit reports of illness following vaccination. Limitations of passive surveillance systems include variability in reporting standards, reporter bias and significant under-reporting of events.
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Vaccine Adverse Events (VAEs)
The terms vaccine adverse event following immunization (VAE) and adverse event following immunization (AEFI) are used interchangeably throughout this document and do not imply that an event was caused by a vaccine.
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List of Vaccines
Last Updated: September 2010
| Vaccine Code | Vaccine Type |
| 6VAX-F | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS ABSORBED + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS + HEPATITIS B + HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| ADEN | ADENOVIRUS VACCINE LIVE ORAL TYPE 7 |
| ANTH | ANTHRAX VACCINE |
| BCG | BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN VACCINE |
| CEE | CENTRAL EUROPEAN ENCEPHALITIS |
| CHOL | CHOLERA VACCINE |
| DPIPV | DIPHTHERIA,PERTUSSIS + INACTIVATED POLIO VIRUS |
| DPP | DIPHTHERIA/PERTUSSIS/POLIO (ORAL [LIVE OR INACTIVATED NOT NOTED]) |
| DT | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS, PEDIATRIC |
| DTAP | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE |
| DTAPH | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE + HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| DTAPHEPBIP | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE + HEPATITIS B + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE |
| DTAPIPV | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE |
| DTAPIPVHIb | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE + HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| DTIPV | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS, PEDIATRIC + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE |
| DTOX | DIPHTHERIA TOXOID |
| DTP | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE |
| DTPHEP | DIPHTHERIA,TETANUS, PERTUSSIS + HEPATITIS B |
| DTPHIB | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE + HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| DTPPHIB | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE + HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE (TETANUS TOXOID CONJUGATE) |
| DTPIHI | DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/WHOLE PERTUSSIS+INACTIVATED POLIO VIRUS+HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZA B |
| DTPIPV | DIPHTHERIA AND TETANUS TOXOIDS AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE + INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE |
| FLU | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE |
| FLU(HD) | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE HIGH DOSE |
| FLU(H1N1) | INFLUENZA(H1N1)MONOVALENT |
| FLUN | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE (NASAL SPRAY) |
| FLUN(H1N1) | INFLUENZA(H1N1)MONOVALENT (NASAL SPRAY) |
| HBHEPB | HAEMOPHILUS B CONGUGATE VACCINE + HEPATITIS B |
| HBPV | HAEMOPHILUS B POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE |
| HEP | HEPATITIS B VIRUS VACCINE |
| HEPA | HEPATITIS A |
| HEPAB | HEPATITIS A + HEPATITIS B |
| HIBV | HAEMOPHILUS B CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| HPV | HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS |
| HPV2 | HUMAN PAPILLOVAVIRUS BIVALENT |
| HPV4 | HUMAN PAPILLOVAVIRUS QUADRIVALENT |
| H5N1 | PANDEMIC FLU VACCINE |
| IPV | POLIOVIRUS VACCINE INACTIVATED |
| JEV | JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS VACCINE, INACTIVATED |
| JEV1 | JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS VACCINE, INACTIVATED, ADSORBED |
| LYME | LYME DISEASE VACCINE |
| MEA | MEASLES |
| MEN | MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE |
| MER | MEASLES AND RUBELLA VIRUS VACCINE, LIVE |
| MM | MEASLES AND MUMPS VIRUS VACCINE, LIVE |
| MMR | MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VIRUS VACCINE, LIVE |
| MMRV | MEASLES, MUMPS, ROUBELLA AND VARICELLA VACCINE LIVE |
| MNC | MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| MNQ | MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| MU | MUMPS VIRUS VACCINE, LIVE |
| MUR | MUMPS AND RUBELLA VIRUS VACCINE, LIVE |
| OPV | POLIOVIRUS VACCINE TRIVALENT, LIVE, ORAL |
| PER | PERTUSSIS VACCINE |
| PLAGUE | PLAGUE VACCINE |
| PNC | PNEUMOCOCCAL 7-VALENT CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| PNC13 | PNEUMOCOCCAL 13-VALENT CONJUGATE VACCINE |
| PPV | PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE, POLYVALENT |
| RAB | RABIES VIRUS VACCINE |
| ROT | ROTAVIRUS VACCINE |
| ROTHB5 | ROTAVIRUS VACCINE |
| ROTH1 | ROTAVIRUS VACCINE |
| RUB | RUBELLA |
| RV | ROTAVIRUS |
| SMALL | SMALLPOX VACCINE |
| SSEV | SPRING/SUMMER ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE |
| TBE | TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE |
| TD | TETANUS AND DIPHTHERIA TOXOIDS, ADULT |
| TDAP | TETANUS TOXOID, REDUCED DIPHTHERIA TOXOID AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE, ADSORBED |
| TTOX | TETANUS TOXOID |
| TYP | TYPHOID VACCINE |
| UNK | UNKNOWN VACCINE TYPE |
| VARCEL | VARIVAX-VARICELLA VIRUS LIVE |
| VARZOS | VARICELLA-ZOSTER VACCINE |
| YF | YELLOW FEVER VACCINE |
List of Commonly Used Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are commonly used when reporting adverse events to VAERS:
| Abbreviation | Explanation |
| a/ | Before |
| abd | Abdomen |
| abn | abnormal (i.e., abn behavior, abn lab values) |
| addl | Additional |
| adm. | admitted, admission |
| ADR | adverse drug reaction |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AE | Adverse Event |
| afeb | Afebrile |
| AKA | also known as |
| alk phos | alkaline phosphatase |
| allerg | allergy, allergic |
| ALT | serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (also SGPT) |
| AMA | American Medical Association |
| amb | ambulance, ambulate |
| amt | Amount |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| ANAM | acute motor axonal neuropathy |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| approx | Approximately |
| appt | Appointment |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| assoc | Associated |
| AST | serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (also SGOT) |
| ATB | Antibiotics |
| ax | axillary (temperature) |
| baso | Basophils |
| BC | blood culture |
| BID | twice daily |
| bilat | Bilateral |
| bili | Bilirubin |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BOM | bilateral otitis media |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM or bpm | beats per minute |
| BPM or bpm | beats per minute |
| Bx | biopsy, biopsies, biopsied |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | chief complaint |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CHD | congenital heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHN | community health nurse |
| chr | chronic |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complained of |
| COD | cause of death |
| cont | continued |
| convuls | convulsion |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPK | creatinine phosphokinase |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture & sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT/CAT | computerized axial tomography (i.e., CAT scan) |
| ctr | center |
| CXR | chest X?ray |
| D | diarrhea |
| d/c | discontinued |
| dec | decreased, diminished |
| delt | deltoid |
| devel | developed |
| diam | diameter |
| diff | differential blood count |
| disch | discharge |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| DPH | diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
| DT | diphtheria tetanus |
| DTox | diphtheria toxoid |
| dtr | deep tendon reflexes |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| elev | elevate or elevated |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| eos | eosinophils |
| epi | epinephrine |
| ER | emergency room |
| esp | especially |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| eval | evaluation |
| exam | examination |
| exp | experienced |
| fam | family |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| feb | febrile |
| FH | family history |
| fr | from |
| FTR | father |
| f/u | follow up |
| fx | fracture |
| GBS | Guillain Barre Syndrome |
| gen | general |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gm | gram |
| GR-FR | grandfather |
| GR-MO | grandmother |
| gtt | drop(s) |
| h/a | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| hct | hematocrit |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| hep | hepatitis |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| hlth | health |
| HLV | herpes-like virus |
| h/o | history of |
| hosp | hospital |
| hr | hour, hours |
| HTN | hypertension |
| husb | husband |
| hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | identification, identified |
| Ig | immunoglobulin |
| IgG | immunoglobulin G |
| IM | intramuscular |
| immed | immediately |
| immun | immunization |
| imp | improved |
| inc | increase |
| inflam. | inflammation |
| infect | infection |
| IPV | injection |
| intermit | intermittent |
| IPV | inactivated poliovirus vaccine |
| ITP | idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | left or liter |
| lab | laboratory |
| lb | pound, pounds |
| LDH | lactic dehydrogenase |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | level of consciousness or loss of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN/LVN | Licensed practical or vocational nurse |
| lt | left |
| LT | Left Thigh |
| LUA | left upper arm |
| lymphs | lymphocytes |
| lytes | electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, etc) |
| mbr | member (of family) |
| mcg | microgram |
| MD | doctor, medical doctor |
| med(s) | medication(s) |
| men | meningitis |
| MFR | manufacturer |
| mg | milligram |
| mgm | alternative abbreviation for milligram |
| min(s) | minute(s) |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MMR | measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (or individual components of M, M, or R) |
| MN | midnight |
| mod | moderate |
| mon | month, months |
| mono | monocytes, mononucleosis |
| MTR | mother |
| n/a | not applicable, not available |
| neg | negative |
| neuro | neurologic |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| nl | normal |
| # | number |
| noc | night |
| np | nurse practicioner |
| npo | nothing by mouth (nil per os) |
| NSAID(s) | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s) |
| N & V | nausea and vomiting |
| N,V, D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| O2 | oxygen |
| ofc | office |
| Om | otitis media |
| OTC | over the counter (medication) |
| oth | other |
| oz | ounce, ounces |
| P | pulse |
| p/ | after |
| PA | physician's assistant |
| PC/TC | phone call or telephone call |
| PCN | Penicillin |
| PDD | Pervasive Developmental Delay |
| PE | physical exam |
| ped | pediatrician |
| peds | pediatrics |
| PERRL | pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PET | positron-emission tomography |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration (acidity/alkalinity) |
| pharm. | pharmacy |
| PharmD | doctor of pharmacy |
| phenobarb | phenobarbital |
| PHN | public health nurse |
| PMD | private medical doctor |
| PN | practical nurse |
| PNP | pediatric nurse practitioner |
| PO | by mouth |
| pos | positive |
| poss | possible |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| pr | per rectum |
| pred | prednisone |
| prev | previous |
| PRN | as needed |
| pt(s) | patient, patients |
| PT | prothrombin. time |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PVT | private |
| q | every |
| QID | four times a day |
| qtr | quarter |
| R | respiration or right |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| recv | received, receives, receive |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| resp | respiratory |
| RIG | rabies immune globulin |
| RN | registered nurse |
| r/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| rpt | report or reported |
| rt | right |
| RT | Right Thigh |
| R/T | related to |
| RTC | return to clinic |
| RUA | right upper arm |
| rx | therapy; treatment; medication (i.e., pt's rx = tylenol) |
| rxn | reaction, reactions |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| sec | second, seconds |
| sed | rate sedimentation rate |
| SG | specific gravity |
| SGOT | serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (also AST) |
| SGPT | serum glutamic pyravic transaminase (also ALT) |
| SHC | state health coordinator |
| sib | sibling, siblings |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| sl | slight, slightly |
| SMA | sequential multiple analyzer (series of blood chemistries) |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| S & S | signs & symptoms |
| s/sx | signs & symptoms |
| stat | immediately |
| std | standard |
| Sx | symptom, symptoms, sign, signs |
| synd | syndrome |
| sz | seizure, seized, seizures |
| T | temperature (Fahrenheit) |
| tab | tablet, tablets |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| tbsp | tablespoon, tablespoons |
| TC/PC | telephone call or phone call |
| TD | adult tetanus and diphtheria toxoid |
| temp | temperature |
| TID | three times a day |
| TOPV | trivalent oral polio vaccine |
| tox | toxic, toxoid, toxicology (as in toxicology screen) |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| trach | tracheostomy |
| tsp | teaspoon, teaspoons |
| Ttox | tetanus toxoid |
| TTP | thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| tx | treatment, treatments, treated |
| u | units, unit |
| ur | urine |
| UA | urinalysis |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia (standard) |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V | vomiting |
| vax | vaccine, vaccines |
| v fib | ventricular fibrillation |
| VS | vital signs (temperature, pulse, resp, blood pressure) |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| v tach | ventricular tachycardia |
| VZIG | varicella zoster immune globulin |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| w/u | work up |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| wk | week, weeks |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| x/ | except |
| yr | year, years |
| @ | at |
| & | and |
| -> | causes to , resulting in, showed, to the right, progressing toward |
| <- | resulting from, to the left |
| > | greater than |
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