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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.
Varicella
2,734 total reports3.7% serious outcomes
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2,734
Total Reports
11
Deaths
91
Hospitalizations
3.7
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Varicella Reports
Varicella has been reported 2,734 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 11 were associated with death (0.40%) and 91 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Varicella is 3.7%.
Understanding Varicella in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Varicella 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 Varicella. 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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Quick Facts
Reports:2,734
Deaths:11
Hospitalizations:91
Mortality Rate:0.40%
Severity Rate:3.7%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.