Post-marketing safety surveillance program, collecting information about adverse events (side effects) that occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines.

(VAERS)- From the CDC and FDA. A mechanism by which vaccine adverse events may be reported, analyzed, made available to the public, and for disseminating vaccine safety-related information.

Smallpox and anthrax bioterrorism vaccine programs discussed; side effects of more common childhood inoculations (e.g. autism, sudden infant death, SV40 contamination); includes conflicts of interest issues.

The smallpox vaccine may cause serious medical complications and even death in rare cases, which is why the current vaccination planning is proceeding with great caution.

The risks and efficacy of vaccines.