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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.

Chills

156,139 total reports4.7% serious outcomes
156,139
Total Reports
650
Deaths
6,684
Hospitalizations
4.7
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Chills Reports

Chills has been reported 156,139 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 650 were associated with death (0.42%) and 6,684 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Chills is 4.7%.

Understanding Chills in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Chills 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 Chills. 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:156,139
Deaths:650
Hospitalizations:6,684
Mortality Rate:0.42%
Severity Rate:4.7%

Data Source

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