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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.

Chest X-ray

11,380 total reports34.1% serious outcomes
11,380
Total Reports
263
Deaths
3,615
Hospitalizations
34.1
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Chest X-ray Reports

Chest X-ray has been reported 11,380 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 263 were associated with death (2.31%) and 3,615 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Chest X-ray is 34.1%.

Understanding Chest X-ray in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Chest X-ray 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 Chest X-ray. 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.

Quick Facts

Reports:11,380
Deaths:263
Hospitalizations:3,615
Mortality Rate:2.31%
Severity Rate:34.1%

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.