Which events does the NCVIA require to be reported?

The requirement for reporting events under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) centers on the Vaccine Injury Table, which specifies certain adverse events associated with the administration of vaccines. This table includes reactions that are presumed to be caused by vaccines and establishes a clear framework for reporting.

By focusing on events listed in the Vaccine Injury Table, the act seeks to ensure that significant reactions are documented, which helps monitor vaccine safety and efficacy more effectively. This includes specific types of injuries or conditions that are recognized as potentially related to vaccinations, making reporting necessary for both regulatory and public health tracking.

The other choices do not encapsulate the NCVIA's requirements accurately. For instance, serious adverse events or those requiring hospitalization may not include all the relevant reactions defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, making them insufficient for comprehensive reporting. Similarly, reporting all side effects regardless of severity could overwhelm the data collection process with minor reactions that do not require further investigation under the terms of the NCVIA.