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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.
Herpes zoster
35,559 total reports6.7% serious outcomes
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35,559
Total Reports
128
Deaths
2,271
Hospitalizations
6.7
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Herpes zoster Reports
Herpes zoster has been reported 35,559 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 128 were associated with death (0.36%) and 2,271 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Herpes zoster is 6.7%.
Understanding Herpes zoster in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Herpes zoster 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 Herpes zoster. 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. VARZOS27,583
2. COVID1910,098
3. VARCEL2,604
4. MMR706
5. FLU3616
6. FLUX415
7. UNK329
8. FLU4273
9. HEP223
10. HEPA213
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:35,559
Deaths:128
Hospitalizations:2,271
Mortality Rate:0.36%
Severity Rate:6.7%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.