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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.
Otitis media
2,694 total reports21.8% serious outcomes
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2,694
Total Reports
40
Deaths
548
Hospitalizations
21.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Otitis media Reports
Otitis media has been reported 2,694 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 40 were associated with death (1.48%) and 548 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Otitis media is 21.8%.
Understanding Otitis media in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Otitis media 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 Otitis media. 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. HIBV1,217
2. MMR1,145
3. OPV809
4. DTP683
5. DTAP569
6. VARCEL529
7. PNC518
8. HEP461
9. IPV351
10. DTPHIB253
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:2,694
Deaths:40
Hospitalizations:548
Mortality Rate:1.48%
Severity Rate:21.8%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.