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An adverse event is any undesirable occurrence after the use of an immunobiological product, including illness or reaction, whether or not the event was caused by the product. For products intended to diagnose disease, adverse events refer to anything that hinders discovery of the correct diagnosis. The mission of the USDA is to ensure that animal immunobiologics are in compliance with the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. Reports are assessed for the possibility of a product deficiency. When necessary, testing is performed or additional information sought. The USDA is, however, unable to make diagnoses or recommendations specific to individual cases. Some of the manufacturers do provide such services. Receipt of a report by the USDA does not necessarily imply that the product caused an adverse event, or even that a particular event actually occurred. Adverse events may be reported to the:
See Common Questions on adverse event reporting/pharmacovigilance.
Last Modified:
January 17, 2013
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