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Why isn’t reporting through VAERS (the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) sufficient?

April 26, 2017adverse event isn’t sufficient system vaccine VAERS

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Why isn’t reporting through VAERS (the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) sufficient?

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Reporting through VAERS is an important mechanism in assessing vaccine safety after licensure; however, due to the rapid development and implementation of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, a more timely system is needed to report any problems with the vaccine. The EIP initiative will provide the most timely, accurate assessment of risk associated with the vaccine.