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Hi. I'm Bernard Daskal of Lynch Daskal Emery. I represent
individuals who have been harmed by medical devices or
pharmaceuticals. And today I'm going to talk to you about the
steps that the United States government takes to insure the
safety of its vaccines. Before vaccinations are licensed for
use the FDA, that's the Food and Drug Administration, requires
testing to ensure safety. This process can take up to 10 years.
Even after a vaccine is approved for use, all manufacturers' lots
of a vaccine must pass certain tests before they can be used.
Vaccines manufactured must also follow strict manufacturing
standards and the FDA conducts routine inspections on
manufacturing facilities. Once a vaccine is actually in use, the
CDC (The Center for Disease Control) and the FDA monitor
health problems that appear after the use of a vaccine;
through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. If it
ever happens that you or your child suffer an usual medical
condition after taking a vaccine then you or your healthcare
provider should report that condition to the Vaccine Adverse
Event Reporting System. Typically, the doctors will do
the reporting for you, but you can do it yourself by contacting
the government at www.vaers.hhs.gov. According to
the CDC, any hint of a problem prompts further investigation by
the CDC and the FDA. If researchers find that a vaccine
may be causing a side effect, the CDC and the FDA will
initiate certain actions. Such as requiring a change in
labeling, perhaps issuing safety information or safety alerts,
inspecting a manufacturer's facility and perhaps even
withdrawing recommendation for the use of vaccine or revoking
the vaccine's license. If you are watching this video it may
be because you have questions about the safety of vaccines, I
can answer those questions. My number is 800-585-1190.
I'm Bernard Daskal. Thank you for watching.