Yes, COVID-19 vaccines have a very strong safety record.
- Hundreds of millions of people in the United States have safely received a COVID-19 vaccine.
- COVID-19 vaccines have been tested and monitored for safety more than any previous vaccine in U.S. history.
- CDC continues to monitor and provide updates on vaccine safety via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Anyone can submit a report to VAERS.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety reporting.
Updated October 29, 2024