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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.

Scab

2,157 total reports7.0% serious outcomes
2,157
Total Reports
13
Deaths
137
Hospitalizations
7
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Scab Reports

Scab has been reported 2,157 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 13 were associated with death (0.60%) and 137 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Scab is 7.0%.

Understanding Scab in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Scab 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 Scab. 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:2,157
Deaths:13
Hospitalizations:137
Mortality Rate:0.60%
Severity Rate:7.0%

Data Source

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