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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.

Contusion

10,450 total reports10.8% serious outcomes
10,450
Total Reports
80
Deaths
1,046
Hospitalizations
10.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Contusion Reports

Contusion has been reported 10,450 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 80 were associated with death (0.77%) and 1,046 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Contusion is 10.8%.

Understanding Contusion in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Contusion 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 Contusion. 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:10,450
Deaths:80
Hospitalizations:1,046
Mortality Rate:0.77%
Severity Rate:10.8%

Data Source

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