APHA Adverse Event Monitoring & VAERS 2

Question 1

Which of the following adverse events following influenza vaccination is specifically listed as a VAERS-reportable event regardless of whether causality is established?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis occurring within 4 hours of vaccination

Answer

Anaphylaxis is a Table injury and must be reported to VAERS regardless of presumed causation.

Question 2

A healthcare provider suspects a patient developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) 6 weeks after receiving the influenza vaccine. What is the correct VAERS reporting timeframe threshold for GBS following influenza vaccination?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks

Answer

GBS occurring within 6 weeks of influenza vaccination meets the VICP Table injury timeframe and should be reported to VAERS.

Question 3

When completing a VAERS report, what does the 'Onset interval' field refer to?

Accepted Answer

The time between vaccination and the first symptom of the adverse event

Answer

The onset interval captures how much time elapsed between vaccine administration and the first appearance of the adverse event.

Question 4

A nurse administered an incorrect vaccine to a patient who was scheduled for a different immunization. No adverse reaction occurred. Should a VAERS report be filed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because administration errors resulting in vaccination are reportable

Answer

Vaccine administration errors that result in vaccination, even without an adverse event, should be reported to VAERS.

Question 5

Which federal agency operates the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) as a complement to VAERS surveillance?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Answer

The CDC operates the VSD in partnership with several large health systems to conduct active surveillance and complement VAERS passive reporting.

(APHA) American Public Health Association Immunization Certification Practice Test

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APHA Adverse Event Monitoring & VAERS 2