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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.
Bell's palsy
5,072 total reports9.8% serious outcomes
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5,072
Total Reports
6
Deaths
490
Hospitalizations
9.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Bell's palsy Reports
Bell's palsy has been reported 5,072 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 6 were associated with death (0.12%) and 490 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Bell's palsy is 9.8%.
Understanding Bell's palsy in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Bell's palsy 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 Bell's palsy. 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
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Quick Facts
Reports:5,072
Deaths:6
Hospitalizations:490
Mortality Rate:0.12%
Severity Rate:9.8%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.