What events should be reported to VAERS?
Although NCVIA only requires reporting of the post-vaccination adverse events mentioned in the Reportable Events Table, VAERS encourages all reporting of any clinically significant adverse event occurring after the administration of any vaccine licensed in the United States. On average, about 17% of the reports reflect adverse events resulting in life-threatening illness, hospitalization, permanent disability, extended hospital stay or death. The remaining 83% of the reports primarily describe events such as fever, local reactions transient crying or mild irritability, and other less serious experiences. The Reportable Events Table specifically outlines the reportable post-vaccination events and the time frames in whichthey must occur in order to qualify as being reportable. A copy of the Table can be obtained by calling 1-800-822-7967.
