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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.
Tinnitus
22,670 total reports2.4% serious outcomes
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22,670
Total Reports
13
Deaths
537
Hospitalizations
2.4
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Tinnitus Reports
Tinnitus has been reported 22,670 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 13 were associated with death (0.06%) and 537 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Tinnitus is 2.4%.
Understanding Tinnitus in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Tinnitus 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 Tinnitus. 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. COVID1923,399
2. VARZOS883
3. COVID19-2533
4. FLU3532
5. UNK320
6. FLU4311
7. TDAP299
8. HPV4286
9. ANTH247
10. HEP214
Detailed Breakdowns
Quick Facts
Reports:22,670
Deaths:13
Hospitalizations:537
Mortality Rate:0.06%
Severity Rate:2.4%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.