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The Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database contains information about suspected adverse reactions (also known as side effects) to health products.
Reports are submitted by:
Information concerning vaccines used for immunization has only been included in the database since January 1, 2011.
The database cannot be used on its own to evaluate a health product's safety profile. It does not provide conclusive information on the safety of health products, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Should you have an issue of medical concern, consult a qualified health professional. For more information consult our Web page: Interpretation of suspected adverse reaction data.
This database includes data from 1965 to 2013-03-31.
The data extract provides the full data set from the Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database as a series of compressed ASCII text files and is intended for users who are familiar with database structures and capable of setting up their own queries.
For general questions about the content of the Adverse Reaction Online Database or for technical support, please contact the Canada Vigilance Program.