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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.
Paralysis
2,992 total reports49.8% serious outcomes
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2,992
Total Reports
101
Deaths
1,389
Hospitalizations
49.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Paralysis Reports
Paralysis has been reported 2,992 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 101 were associated with death (3.38%) and 1,389 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Paralysis is 49.8%.
Understanding Paralysis in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Paralysis 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 Paralysis. 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. COVID191,385
2. FLU3741
3. FLUX305
4. HEP276
5. VARZOS210
6. HPV4197
7. PPV154
8. OPV130
9. MMR120
10. VARCEL101
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:2,992
Deaths:101
Hospitalizations:1,389
Mortality Rate:3.38%
Severity Rate:49.8%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.