From the Immunization Action Coalition: On June 30, CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting (VAERS) website and reporting form that allows people to:
• Easily submit a VAERS report electronically
• Access VAERS data
• Learn more about how CDC and FDA monitor the safety of vaccines
There are now two ways to report an adverse event following vaccination to VAERS:
1. Use the online reporting tool.
2. Complete a paper VAERS form (PDF format) and upload it to the new VAERS website.
By the end of 2017, CDC and FDA will phase out the VAERS paper form and fully transition to the new VAERS 2.0 electronic submission process. Accommodations will be made for persons unable to submit reports electronically. Additional assistance is available via email at info@vaers.org or by phone at (800) 822-7967.