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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.
Ear discomfort
4,266 total reports2.8% serious outcomes
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4,266
Total Reports
5
Deaths
116
Hospitalizations
2.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Ear discomfort Reports
Ear discomfort has been reported 4,266 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 5 were associated with death (0.12%) and 116 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Ear discomfort is 2.8%.
Understanding Ear discomfort in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Ear discomfort 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 Ear discomfort. 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.
Most Associated Vaccines
1. COVID194,373
2. VARZOS180
3. COVID19-2157
4. FLU3128
5. FLU462
6. FLUX59
7. TDAP59
8. UNK58
9. MMR48
10. HPV448
Quick Facts
Reports:4,266
Deaths:5
Hospitalizations:116
Mortality Rate:0.12%
Severity Rate:2.8%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.