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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.

Cognitive disorder

2,344 total reports29.2% serious outcomes
2,344
Total Reports
73
Deaths
612
Hospitalizations
29.2
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Cognitive disorder Reports

Cognitive disorder has been reported 2,344 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 73 were associated with death (3.11%) and 612 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Cognitive disorder is 29.2%.

Understanding Cognitive disorder in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Cognitive disorder 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 Cognitive disorder. 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.