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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.

X-ray

8,909 total reports23.8% serious outcomes
8,909
Total Reports
115
Deaths
2,007
Hospitalizations
23.8
Severity Rate
% serious outcomes

About X-ray Reports

X-ray has been reported 8,909 times in VAERS from 1990 to 2026.

Of these reports, 115 were associated with death (1.29%) and 2,007 involved hospitalization.

The overall serious outcome rate (death or hospitalization) for reports mentioning X-ray is 23.8%.

Understanding X-ray in VAERS

Temporal association only: These reports show X-ray 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 X-ray. 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:8,909
Deaths:115
Hospitalizations:2,007
Mortality Rate:1.29%
Severity Rate:23.8%

Data Source

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