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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.
Pruritus
88,832 total reports1.7% serious outcomes
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88,832
Total Reports
36
Deaths
1,475
Hospitalizations
1.7
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Pruritus Reports
Pruritus has been reported 88,832 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 36 were associated with death (0.04%) and 1,475 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Pruritus is 1.7%.
Understanding Pruritus in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Pruritus 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 Pruritus. 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. COVID1948,970
2. VARZOS8,793
3. FLU38,016
4. VARCEL5,292
5. MMR5,176
6. HEP4,673
7. DTAP3,322
8. PPV2,942
9. TDAP2,771
10. FLU42,565
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:88,832
Deaths:36
Hospitalizations:1,475
Mortality Rate:0.04%
Severity Rate:1.7%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.