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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.
SARS-CoV-2 test
36,208 total reports11.8% serious outcomes
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36,208
Total Reports
420
Deaths
3,838
Hospitalizations
11.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About SARS-CoV-2 test Reports
SARS-CoV-2 test has been reported 36,208 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 420 were associated with death (1.16%) and 3,838 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning SARS-CoV-2 test is 11.8%.
Understanding SARS-CoV-2 test in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show SARS-CoV-2 test 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 SARS-CoV-2 test. 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
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Reports:36,208
Deaths:420
Hospitalizations:3,838
Mortality Rate:1.16%
Severity Rate:11.8%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.