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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.
Febrile convulsion
4,442 total reports26.3% serious outcomes
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4,442
Total Reports
27
Deaths
1,141
Hospitalizations
26.3
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Febrile convulsion Reports
Febrile convulsion has been reported 4,442 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 27 were associated with death (0.61%) and 1,141 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Febrile convulsion is 26.3%.
Understanding Febrile convulsion in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Febrile convulsion 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 Febrile convulsion. 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. MMR2,057
2. HIBV1,613
3. VARCEL1,150
4. DTAP1,133
5. PNC791
6. OPV738
7. HEPA636
8. DTP574
9. PNC13573
10. FLU3491
Quick Facts
Reports:4,442
Deaths:27
Hospitalizations:1,141
Mortality Rate:0.61%
Severity Rate:26.3%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.