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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.

Burning sensation

15,074 total reports4.8% serious outcomes
15,074
Total Reports
16
Deaths
714
Hospitalizations
4.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Burning sensation Reports

Burning sensation has been reported 15,074 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 16 were associated with death (0.11%) and 714 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Burning sensation is 4.8%.

Understanding Burning sensation in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Burning sensation 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 Burning sensation. 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.