Review:
Vaers (vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)
overall review score: 4
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score is between 0 and 5
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national vaccine safety surveillance program co-managed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It collects reports of adverse events that occur after vaccination.
Key Features
- National vaccine safety surveillance program
- Collects reports of adverse events following vaccination
- Provides data on potential vaccine side effects
Pros
- Helps monitor the safety of vaccines
- Provides valuable data for research on vaccine side effects
- Allows for early detection of potential safety concerns
Cons
- Reports may not always be accurate or verified
- Over-reporting or under-reporting of adverse events may occur