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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 pain
7,390 total reports4.9% serious outcomes
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7,390
Total Reports
28
Deaths
332
Hospitalizations
4.9
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Ear pain Reports
Ear pain has been reported 7,390 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 28 were associated with death (0.38%) and 332 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Ear pain is 4.9%.
Understanding Ear pain in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Ear pain 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 pain. 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. COVID196,008
2. VARZOS518
3. FLU3416
4. MMR243
5. COVID19-2224
6. HEP186
7. FLUX155
8. HPV4154
9. FLU4150
10. TDAP121
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:7,390
Deaths:28
Hospitalizations:332
Mortality Rate:0.38%
Severity Rate:4.9%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.