Use the following information to learn more about the vaccines recommended by the CDC and the adverse events that have actually made it to the reporting system.
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
The VAERS database contains information on adverse events (illnesses, health problems and/or symptoms) following immunization with US-licensed vaccines.
To access, click image.
✔️CLICK http://wonder.cdc.gov/vaers.html
✔️CLICK I have read and understand the disclaimer.
✔️CLICK request form in the top left underneath About The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
✔️Scroll to 3. Select vaccine characteristics
✔️Browse or search for the vaccine you wish to search for–specific names of vaccines can be found at https://vaers.hhs.gov/docs/VAERSDataUseGuide_en_September2023.pdf on page 10.
✔️Once you’ve selected the vaccine you’re interested in searching for, press any SEND button on the blue stripes.
✔️This will open a page with every symptom of the vaccine you’ve selected.
✔️To sort by most common side effects, press the green down arrow on “Events Reported”.
Vaccine Manufacturer's Insert
Below are the manufacturer's inserts by vaccine and trade name. It is imperative to know what is in each vaccine, what studies have been done, and what adverse events are associated with each particular vaccine. Please note, that if an adverse reaction is listed then a reaction occurred and should be taken seriously.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Dengue vaccine
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis Vaccine (DTaP)
Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB)
Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)
Influenza vaccine (inactivated)
*There are a wide range of flu vaccines- these are only a selected few
Influenza vaccine (live, attenuated)
Meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, Y vaccine
Meningococcal serogroup A, B, C, W, Y vaccine
Mpox vaccine
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Poliovirus vaccine (inactivated)
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (RSV)
Varicella vaccine
DTaP, hepatitis B, and inactivated poliovirus vaccine
(combination DTaP-HepB-IPV)
DTaP, inactivated poliovirus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (combination DTaP-IPV/Hib)
DTaP and inactivated poliovirus vaccine (combination DTaP-IPV)
DTaP, inactivated poliovirus, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B vaccine (combination DTaP-IPV-HiB-HepB)
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines (combination MMRV)
Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody (Nirsevimab)
EXEMPTIONS by STATE
State laws establish vaccination requirements for school children.
These laws often apply not only to children attending public schools but also to those attending private schools and day care facilities. All states provide medical exemptions, and some state laws also offer exemptions for religious and/or philosophical reasons.
Be sure to visit your state's Department of Health website to find the Certification of Vaccine Exemption Form to opt out of the vaccine schedule for your child.
Alabama Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Alaska Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Arizona Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Arkansas Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
California Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- NO
Colorado Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Connecticut Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Delaware Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Florida Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Georgia Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Hawaii Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Idaho Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Illinois Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Indiana Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Iowa Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Kansas Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Kentucky Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Louisiana Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Maine Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Maryland Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Massachusetts Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Michigan Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Minnesota Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Mississippi Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- NO
Missouri Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Montana Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Nebraska Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Nevada Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
New Hampshire Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
New Jersey Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
New Mexico Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
New York Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
North Carolina Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
North Dakota Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Ohio Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Oklahoma Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Oregon Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Pennsylvania Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Rhode Island Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
South Carolina Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
South Dakota Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Tennessee Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Texas Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Utah Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Vermont Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Virginia Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES
Washington Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
West Virginia Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- NO
Wisconsin Medical- YES Philosophical- YES Religious- YES
Wyoming Medical- YES Philosophical- NO Religious- YES