Section IV - Reactions to Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Meningococcal Vaccines, and Reporting Adverse Events
As required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Compensation Act, all adverse events following vaccination, however serious, should be reported on a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). If a reaction needs to be reported, please contact your local health department for instructions, or call 1-800-822-7967.
For a description of potential adverse events, see the Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) in Appendix G and Appendix H.