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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.
Oral herpes
2,639 total reports2.1% serious outcomes
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2,639
Total Reports
3
Deaths
52
Hospitalizations
2.1
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Oral herpes Reports
Oral herpes has been reported 2,639 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 3 were associated with death (0.11%) and 52 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Oral herpes is 2.1%.
Understanding Oral herpes in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Oral herpes 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 Oral herpes. 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
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Quick Facts
Reports:2,639
Deaths:3
Hospitalizations:52
Mortality Rate:0.11%
Severity Rate:2.1%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.