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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.

COVID-19 pneumonia

6,899 total reports100.0% serious outcomes

6,899

Total Reports

1,835

Deaths

6,185

Hospitalizations

100

Severity Rate

% serious outcomes

About COVID-19 pneumonia Reports

COVID-19 pneumonia has been reported 6,899 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 1,835 were associated with death (26.60%) and 6,185 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning COVID-19 pneumonia is 100.0%.

Understanding COVID-19 pneumonia in VAERS

•Temporal association only: These reports show COVID-19 pneumonia 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 COVID-19 pneumonia. 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.