For ParentsIf your child just had a reaction and you don't know what to do — start here. Report It VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) — the federal database for vaccine reactions. You can file a report yourself. You do not need a doctor to do it for you. vaers.hhs.govKnow Your Rights VICP (Vaccine Injury Compensation Program) — if your child was injured by a covered vaccine, you may be eligible for compensation. There are filing deadlines. Do not wait. hrsa.gov/vaccine-compensationDocument Everything — Date and time of vaccination — Lot number (ask for it before you leave) — Every symptom, every change in behavior, with dates — Photos and videos if behavior has changed — Names of every provider you spoke to and what they saidGet the Book Part Two of this book is a complete reference guide built for families navigating this. 23 chapters. Appendices A–J. Written by a father who had none of this when he needed it.