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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.

Musculoskeletal discomfort

2,562 total reports7.3% serious outcomes

2,562

Total Reports

Deaths

168

Hospitalizations

7.3

Severity Rate

% serious outcomes

About Musculoskeletal discomfort Reports

Musculoskeletal discomfort has been reported 2,562 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 18 were associated with death (0.70%) and 168 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Musculoskeletal discomfort is 7.3%.

Understanding Musculoskeletal discomfort in VAERS

•Temporal association only: These reports show Musculoskeletal discomfort 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 Musculoskeletal discomfort. 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.