Background:
Vaccine adverse events are reportable events per BUMED INSTRUCTION 6220.12A and BUMED NOTE 6230. Such events are also tracked in support of the Anthrax Vaccination Program and the Smallpox Vaccination Program as described in Health Affairs policy. VAERS forms are completed by medical departments and submitted to NMCPHC where a registry is maintained. These reports are also forwarded to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a cooperative program for vaccine safety of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). VAERS is a post-marketing safety surveillance program, collecting information about adverse events (possible side effects) that occur after the administration of U.S. licensed vaccines. Anthrax and smallpox related VAERS forms are also forwarded to the Army Medical Surveillance Activity for central DOD collection of information.
Objectives:
- Ensure force health protection by monitoring vaccine adverse events for possible contamination of vaccine lots and unexpected events that may require further investigation.
Projects/Products:
VAERS Registry A database of submitted VAERS which occurred in a Navy or Marine Corps member, or at a Navy Medical facility. The database includes severity and vaccination types.
VAERS Quarterly Report The Vaccine Adverse Events Report identifies Navy and Marine Corps Active Duty and Beneficiary members that have experienced an adverse reaction from a vaccine. In addition, vaccine adverse events are highlighted for Anthrax and Smallpox vaccines.
Links:
- VAERS Quarterly Report
- VAERS Reporting and Requirements Page
- Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System - HHS
- VAERS form
- BUMED INSTR 6220.12A
- BUMED NOTE 6230
Content last reviewed on March 2nd, 2009.