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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 personal independence in daily activities

10,961 total reports11.8% serious outcomes

10,961

Total Reports

Deaths

1,210

Hospitalizations

11.8

Severity Rate

% serious outcomes

About Loss of personal independence in daily activities Reports

Loss of personal independence in daily activities has been reported 10,961 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 83 were associated with death (0.76%) and 1,210 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Loss of personal independence in daily activities is 11.8%.

Understanding Loss of personal independence in daily activities in VAERS

•Temporal association only: These reports show Loss of personal independence in daily activities 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 personal independence in daily activities. 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.