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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.

Pharyngitis

4,402 total reports14.0% serious outcomes
4,402
Total Reports
66
Deaths
550
Hospitalizations
14
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Pharyngitis Reports

Pharyngitis has been reported 4,402 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 66 were associated with death (1.50%) and 550 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Pharyngitis is 14.0%.

Understanding Pharyngitis in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Pharyngitis 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 Pharyngitis. 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.

Quick Facts

Reports:4,402
Deaths:66
Hospitalizations:550
Mortality Rate:1.50%
Severity Rate:14.0%

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.