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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.
Arthralgia
87,171 total reports4.6% serious outcomes
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87,171
Total Reports
191
Deaths
3,806
Hospitalizations
4.6
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Arthralgia Reports
Arthralgia has been reported 87,171 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 191 were associated with death (0.22%) and 3,806 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Arthralgia is 4.6%.
Understanding Arthralgia in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Arthralgia 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 Arthralgia. 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. COVID1964,494
2. VARZOS6,240
3. FLU34,132
4. HEP3,433
5. MMR2,426
6. TDAP2,148
7. PPV2,141
8. FLU42,113
9. HPV41,933
10. ANTH1,658
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:87,171
Deaths:191
Hospitalizations:3,806
Mortality Rate:0.22%
Severity Rate:4.6%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.