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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.
Joint swelling
8,205 total reports7.1% serious outcomes
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8,205
Total Reports
17
Deaths
565
Hospitalizations
7.1
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Joint swelling Reports
Joint swelling has been reported 8,205 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 17 were associated with death (0.21%) and 565 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Joint swelling is 7.1%.
Understanding Joint swelling in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Joint swelling 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 Joint swelling. 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. COVID195,801
2. FLU3575
3. VARZOS568
4. MMR367
5. PPV346
6. HPV4302
7. LYME290
8. TDAP253
9. FLU4227
10. HEP214
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:8,205
Deaths:17
Hospitalizations:565
Mortality Rate:0.21%
Severity Rate:7.1%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.