# Enable Calculations and Statistical Data Creation for VAERS

With the 26R1 release, users can run _Signal Calculations_, create _Statistical Data_, and run signal alerts on VAERS data. After you have configured this feature, see the following resources for next steps: 
* <a href="/en/lr/753144/">Configure Signal Calculation Objects</a> to configure calculations for the VAERS data source
* <a href="/en/lr/808068/#signal-product-identifiers">Manage Signal Product Profiles</a> to configure _Signal Product Identifiers_ for each _Signal Product Profile_ associated with VAERS calculations
* [Configure and Assign Default Workbench Dashboard][1]
* <a href="/en/lr/935430/">Signal Detection Overview</a>

## Activate the VAERS Data Source

To activate the VAERS data source: 
1. Navigate to **Business Admin > Objects > Signal Source Data**.
2. From the **All Actions** menu next to _VAERS_, select **Change State to Active**. 
3. Select the **VAERS** data source.
4. Select the **Edit** icon.
5. In the _Signal Source_ field, select **Regulatory Database**. 
6. Select **Save**.

## Update Data Source VQL on Workbench View Object {#source-vql}

To update the criteria VQL for the _Data Source_ field on the _Workbench View_ object:
1. Navigate to **Admin > Configuration > Objects > Workbench View > Fields > Data Source**. 
2. Select **Edit**. 
3. In the _Criteria VQL_ field, update the <a href="/en/lr/75340/#constrain">reference constraint</a> to `api_name__v CONTAINS ('fda_faers__v', 'fda_vaers__v', 'ema_evdas_ermr__v')`.
4. Select **Save**.

## Copy & Update VAERS Views

To copy and update VAERS safety views:
1. Navigate to **Business Admin > Objects > Workbench Views**. 
2. Use the table below to <a href="/en/lr/32218/#how-to-copy-records">copy</a> VAERS safety views so you can customize them according to your business needs. 
3. On each custom VAERS view, ensure the _Data Source_ field is set to **VAERS** and update <a href="/en/lr/753138/#dependent-views">dependent views</a> and <a href="/en/lr/753138/#sql-editor">SQL</a> as needed.

| Safety View                                     | API Name                                        |
| ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| _Sample\_VAERS – All Product-Event Combinations Principal_  | `sample_vaers_all_pec_principal__c` |
| _Sample\_VAERS Interval Filter View_            | `sample_vaers_fv_interval__c`                   |
| _Sample\_VAERS Cumulative Filter View_          | `sample_vaers_fv_cumulative__c`                 |
| _Sample\_VAERS New Counts_                      | `sample_vaers_new_counts__c`                    |
| _Sample\_VAERS Cumulative Counts_               | `sample_vaers_cumulative_counts__c`             |
| _Sample\_VAERS EBGM - Age Group, Gender, Receipt Year Strata_ | `sample_vaers_ebgm_ag_sex_ryr__c` |
| _Sample\_VAERS Case Series - New Counts_        | `sample_vaers_case_series_new_counts__c`        |
| _Sample\_VAERS Case Series - Cumulative Counts_ | `sample_vaers_case_series_cumulative_counts__c` |

## Next Steps: Configure Views & Default Workbench Dashboard {#next-steps}

To analyze your VAERS data in _Workbench Reports_ and _Workbench Dashboards_:
1. <a href="/en/lr/753138/#create-and-access-safety-views">Configure a _Principal View_</a> that queries VAERS data. You can use the provided VAERS views for reference. Ensure the _Data Source_ is set to _VAERS_.
2. <a href="/en/lr/825938/">Configure _Signal Views_</a> as needed for analysis. Ensure the _Data Source_ is set to _VAERS_.
3. <a href="/en/lr/825938/#assign-the-case-version-key-on-principal-views">Enable _Case_ series</a> on the VAERS _Principal View_.
4. <a href="/en/lr/774233/#create-workbench-dashboards">Create a _Workbench Dashboard_</a> for VAERS.
5. In **Business Admin > Objects > Signal Data Source > VAERS**, set the **Default Workbench Dashboard** to the created VAERS dashboard.

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      <p><strong>Note</strong>: To use <em>Workbench Reports</em> and <em>Workbench Dashboards</em>, you must obtain a <a href="/en/lr/752926/">Veeva Safety Workbench</a> license.</p>
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