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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.
Lumbar puncture
3,791 total reports78.3% serious outcomes
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3,791
Total Reports
71
Deaths
2,898
Hospitalizations
78.3
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Lumbar puncture Reports
Lumbar puncture has been reported 3,791 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 71 were associated with death (1.87%) and 2,898 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Lumbar puncture is 78.3%.
Understanding Lumbar puncture in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Lumbar puncture 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 Lumbar puncture. 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. COVID192,528
2. FLU3695
3. HPV4458
4. MNQ327
5. TDAP279
6. VARZOS220
7. FLU4214
8. HIBV214
9. PNC13206
10. HEPA176
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:3,791
Deaths:71
Hospitalizations:2,898
Mortality Rate:1.87%
Severity Rate:78.3%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.