Electronic Support for Public Health – Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (ESP:VAERS) – Less Than 1% Reported to FDA

Adverse events from vaccines are common but underreported, with less than one percent reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Low reporting rates preclude or delay the identification of “problem” vaccines, potentially endangering the health of the public. New surveillance methods for drug and vaccine adverse effects are needed. Proactive, spontaneous, automated adverse event … Read more