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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.

Respiratory disorder

2,175 total reports54.8% serious outcomes
2,175
Total Reports
346
Deaths
845
Hospitalizations
54.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Respiratory disorder Reports

Respiratory disorder has been reported 2,175 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 346 were associated with death (15.91%) and 845 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Respiratory disorder is 54.8%.

Understanding Respiratory disorder in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Respiratory disorder 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 Respiratory disorder. 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:2,175
Deaths:346
Hospitalizations:845
Mortality Rate:15.91%
Severity Rate:54.8%

Data Source

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