The Veracity of VAERS

The Veracity of VAERS
Kurt Switil, left, receives a Pfizer in Vienna, on April 10, 2021. Lisa Leutner/AP Photo
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An escalating information war is pitting the “vaxxed” against the “unvaxxed” over the safety of the three COVID-19 vaccines being administered in the United States.

In 2021, a massive spike in reporting was seen in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), the main vaccine side effect and injury reporting site in the United States. Vaccine manufacturers and administrators are required to report any adverse events that occur during or after vaccination through VAERS.

Janis Siegel
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Janis Siegel is an award-winning news journalist and columnist that has covered international health research for SELF Magazine, The Times of Israel, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and others. Ms. Siegel launched a health column featuring cutting edge research from world-class academic institutions.
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