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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.
Weight decreased
5,569 total reports26.4% serious outcomes
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5,569
Total Reports
151
Deaths
1,320
Hospitalizations
26.4
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes
About Weight decreased Reports
Weight decreased has been reported 5,569 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.
Of these reports, 151 were associated with death (2.71%) and 1,320 involved hospitalization.
The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning Weight decreased is 26.4%.
Understanding Weight decreased in VAERS
•Temporal association only: These reports show Weight decreased 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 Weight decreased. 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. COVID194,258
2. HPV4426
3. FLU3322
4. HEP287
5. VARZOS283
6. HEPA237
7. MMR220
8. VARCEL214
9. HIBV204
10. DTAP197
Quick Facts
Reports:5,569
Deaths:151
Hospitalizations:1,320
Mortality Rate:2.71%
Severity Rate:26.4%
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Data Source
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.