Despite the overwhelming evidence for the safety of vaccination and most vaccines in common use, these reports are frequently cited by anti-vaccine activists in an attempt to “prove” that vaccines are causing tremendous harm. VAERS collects unsubstantiated anecdotal reports about possible harm from vaccines. To illustrate why this raw data is not reliable on its own, consider that the same issue has arisen numerous times over many years with regard to vaccines and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), managed by the CDC and the FDA. Investigations have not been done to show the reports in this article are accurate or that there are legitimate connections between the product and the events described. If a pattern is seen that suggests there might be a safety issue, the agency can investigate to determine if there is a real concern or not. Public health agencies collect and monitor these spontaneous reports for trends that suggest a problem that merits investigation.

The purpose of such reporting sites is to create a place for people to raise concerns. This article appears to be a sensationalized misrepresentation of the data collected by the EPA. Here’s the trouble: these data are simply collections of spontaneous reports made to the agency directly by consumers. The article claims to reveal information linking the use of the Seresto flea and tick collar with illness (specifically seizures) and death of pets. We're reaching out to provide information and assurance based upon reliable science and our firsthand experiences using this product for nearly a decade. A recent USA Today article regarding the safety of Seresto collars has gone viral, prompting an influx of calls from concerned clients.

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