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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.

Loss of consciousness

25,416 total reports11.1% serious outcomes
25,416
Total Reports
356
Deaths
2,460
Hospitalizations
11.1
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Loss of consciousness Reports

Loss of consciousness has been reported 25,416 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 356 were associated with death (1.40%) and 2,460 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Loss of consciousness is 11.1%.

Understanding Loss of consciousness in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Loss of consciousness 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 Loss of consciousness. 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:25,416
Deaths:356
Hospitalizations:2,460
Mortality Rate:1.40%
Severity Rate:11.1%

Data Source

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