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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.

Irritability

10,844 total reports13.4% serious outcomes
10,844
Total Reports
163
Deaths
1,285
Hospitalizations
13.4
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Irritability Reports

Irritability has been reported 10,844 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 163 were associated with death (1.50%) and 1,285 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Irritability is 13.4%.

Understanding Irritability in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Irritability 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 Irritability. 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:10,844
Deaths:163
Hospitalizations:1,285
Mortality Rate:1.50%
Severity Rate:13.4%

Data Source

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