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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.

Speech disorder

5,626 total reports29.3% serious outcomes
5,626
Total Reports
104
Deaths
1,543
Hospitalizations
29.3
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About Speech disorder Reports

Speech disorder has been reported 5,626 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 104 were associated with death (1.85%) and 1,543 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Speech disorder is 29.3%.

Understanding Speech disorder in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show Speech 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 Speech 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:5,626
Deaths:104
Hospitalizations:1,543
Mortality Rate:1.85%
Severity Rate:29.3%

Data Source

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