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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.

Echocardiogram

8,756 total reports56.6% serious outcomes
8,756
Total Reports
205
Deaths
4,747
Hospitalizations
56.6
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Echocardiogram Reports

Echocardiogram has been reported 8,756 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 205 were associated with death (2.34%) and 4,747 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Echocardiogram is 56.6%.

Understanding Echocardiogram in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Echocardiogram 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 Echocardiogram. 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:8,756
Deaths:205
Hospitalizations:4,747
Mortality Rate:2.34%
Severity Rate:56.6%

Data Source

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