Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database

Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database is an open dataset from Health Canada with 47 files (JSON, XML, HTML, OTHER, ZIP); catalogue record updated 2025-12-19. On CanQuery you can follow the original downloads. Files are available in English and French.

The data extract is a series of compressed ASCII text files of the full data set contained in the Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database. It is intended for users who are familiar with database structures and setting up their own queries. Find details on the data structure required for the data file in the Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database - Data Structure. In order to use the data, the file must be loaded into an existing database or information system provided by the user. The Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database contains information about suspected adverse reactions (also known as side effects) to health products, captured from adverse reaction reports submitted to Health Canada by consumers and health professionals, who submit reports voluntarily, as well as by market authorization holders (manufacturers and distributors), who are required to submit reports according to the Food and Drugs Regulations. Information concerning vaccines used for immunization have only been included in the database since January 1, 2011. Indication data has recently been added to the data extract files and the Detailed Adverse Reaction Report. Indication…

Publisher

Health Canada

Resources

47

Catalogue metadata updated

2025-12-19