Publish date: 1 November 2021
Every Report Counts
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has played a key role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. In relation to COVID-19 vaccines, the MHRA has authorised their supply following rigorous reviews of their safety, quality and effectiveness. They continue to monitor their performance throughout their use.
The MHRA Yellow Card scheme is an early warning system to protect public health through effective regulation of healthcare products.
The scheme collects and monitors information on suspected safety concerns, including suspected side effects from medicines, vaccines or medical device incidents, defective and fake products, as well as e-cigarettes.
It relies on voluntary reporting to the scheme from the public, patients and healthcare professionals.
Anyone can report a side effect from one of the COVID-19 vaccines to the scheme, whether you’re reporting for yourself or on behalf of someone else, such as a patient or someone you care for. During Medicines Safety Week The Trust is encouraging staff to report any suspected side effects to the Covid-19 vaccine via the dedicated Coronavirus Yellow Card reporting site (https://coronavirus-yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk).
Every report counts. By reporting suspected side effects, we can help make vaccines better for everyone.