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Important: VAERS reports alone cannot determine if a vaccine caused an adverse event. Reports may contain incomplete, inaccurate, or unverified information. Correlation does not equal causation.
Agitation
12,268 total reports17.6% serious outcomes
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12,268
Total Reports
378
Deaths
1,781
Hospitalizations
17.6
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Agitation Reports
Agitation has been reported 12,268 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 378 were associated with death (3.08%) and 1,781 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Agitation is 17.6%.
Understanding Agitation in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Agitation occurred after vaccination, not necessarily because of vaccination.
•Background rates matter: Many symptoms occur naturally at baseline rates in the population, unrelated to vaccination.
•Reporting variability: Medical terminology may be used differently by various healthcare providers and over time.
•Investigation needed: High-frequency reports may trigger further epidemiological studies to determine causation.
What This Data Shows
Most Associated Vaccines: The vaccines most frequently mentioned in reports with Agitation. This may reflect usage patterns, not causation.
Severity Patterns: The percentage of reports that involve serious outcomes can help prioritize safety investigations.
Reporting Trends: Changes in reporting frequency over time may reflect increased awareness, media attention, or actual safety signals.
Most Associated Vaccines
1. HIBV6,658
2. OPV6,186
3. DTP5,460
4. HEP3,322
5. DTAP2,622
6. MMR2,100
7. IPV1,989
8. DTPHIB1,957
9. COVID191,200
10. PNC884
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:12,268
Deaths:378
Hospitalizations:1,781
Mortality Rate:3.08%
Severity Rate:17.6%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.