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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.
Injection site hypersensitivity
19,913 total reports2.1% serious outcomes
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19,913
Total Reports
9
Deaths
403
Hospitalizations
2.1
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Injection site hypersensitivity Reports
Injection site hypersensitivity has been reported 19,913 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 9 were associated with death (0.05%) and 403 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Injection site hypersensitivity is 2.1%.
Understanding Injection site hypersensitivity in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Injection site hypersensitivity 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 Injection site hypersensitivity. 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. OPV4,285
2. MMR3,725
3. TD3,633
4. DTAP3,435
5. FLU33,144
6. DTP3,136
7. PPV2,965
8. HEP2,674
9. HIBV2,628
10. VARCEL1,306
Quick Facts
Reports:19,913
Deaths:9
Hospitalizations:403
Mortality Rate:0.05%
Severity Rate:2.1%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.