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Have you had a reaction following a vaccination?

  1. Contact your healthcare provider.
  2. Report an Adverse Event using the VAERS online form or the downloadable PDF. New!

Important: If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate assistance from a healthcare provider or call 9-1-1. CDC and FDA do not provide individual medical treatment, advice, or diagnosis. If you need individual medical or health care advice, consult a qualified healthcare provider.





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Click here for information on reporting to VAERS after COVID-19 vaccination
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Report an Adverse Event

Review reporting requirements and submit reports.

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Search VAERS Data

Download VAERS Data and search the CDC WONDER database.

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Review Resources

Find materials, publications, learning tools, and other resources.

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Submit Follow-up Information

Upload additional information related to VAERS reports.

Helpful Links

Fact Sheet for General Public and Healthcare Providers document

pdf icon Fact Sheet for General Public and Healthcare Providers [pdf - 415KB]

Summary of 2016-2017 Influenza Vaccine Information document

Summary of 2016-2017 Influenza Vaccine Information

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VAERS Publications

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Print and Web Material

Learning Tools

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VAERS: An Overview and Demonstration

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VAERS: Online Reporting Demonstration

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Searching the VAERS WONDER Database

Watch specific sections of the video

Vaccine Safety Information

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Ensuring Vaccine Safety

Learn how CDC works to ensure the safety of vaccines

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Safety monitoring in VAERS

Post-licensure vaccine safety monitoring using VAERS

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Information For Healthcare Providers

Specific information for healthcare providers

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VAERS is co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).