The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is an important public health system designed to monitor the safety of vaccinations. It was created by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). VAERS collects reports from patients, healthcare professionals, vaccine manufacturers and other sources in order to detect potential relationships between vaccines and adverse reactions. It is important to note that the VAERS system relies on individual diagnosis and reporting of adverse reactions, so it is essential that the public, and in particular healthcare providers, are aware of VAERS and [how to report an adverse reaction](https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html).
The types of adverse reactions reported by VAERS are wide-ranging. The most commonly reported injury in VAERS is headache or fatigue, followed by fever, gastrointestinal problems, rash, and injection site reactions. It is important to note that not all adverse reactions reported necessarily have a real-world connection to the vaccine, and that the reported injury may have instead been caused by a pre-existing condition or other unrelated factors.
In addition to the common types of injuries reported in VAERS, there are also rare injuries that can be serious and may even be life-threatening. These include neurological conditions and severe allergic reactions. A notable serious adverse reaction that is listed on the [VAERS reportable injury table](https://vaers.hhs.gov/docs/VAERS_Table_of_Reportable_Events_Following_Vaccination.pdf) associated with many of the administered vaccines is [Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)](https://www.greenlegalteam.com/vaccine-shoulder-injury-lawyer/). Given the potential for serious injury, it is important for the public to remain vigilant in monitoring the safety of vaccinations and to report any suspected adverse reactions that could be related to the administration of the vaccine.
VAERS is an essential tool for monitoring the safety of vaccines and provides valuable insight into the potential risks of an adverse reaction to vaccine administration. While it does not necessarily mean that a vaccine is unsafe, it is important to pay close attention to any potential injuries reported in the VAERS system.
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