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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Data through 2026 · Updated quarterly

Built by TheDataProject.ai · © 2026 VaccineWatch

Important: VAERS accepts reports of adverse events following vaccination. For any given report, there is no certainty that the reported event was caused by the vaccine. Reports may contain information that is incomplete, inaccurate, coincidental, or unverifiable. Most reports to VAERS are voluntary, which means they are subject to biases. This data cannot be used to determine if vaccines cause or contribute to adverse events.

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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.

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All Symptoms in VAERS

Complete list of 1,000 symptoms reported in VAERS adverse event reports. Click any symptom to see which vaccines are most associated and detailed analysis.

Symptoms in VAERS are reported using MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities) terms. Common symptoms like headache, fever, and fatigue appear frequently because they are general reactions reported across many vaccine types. Severity rates help distinguish common mild reactions from rare serious events.

1,000
Unique Symptoms
Reported to VAERS
1,983,260
Total Reports
All symptoms combined
27,732
Deaths
With these symptoms
143,653
Hospitalizations
Serious outcomes

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SymptomReports ↓DeathsHospitalizations
Pyrexia276,7792,36123,891
Headache228,03881511,195
Pain199,8918059,331
Fatigue181,3551,33610,540
Chills156,1396506,684
Pain in extremity143,9253845,429
No adverse event142,2562339
Nausea135,8769649,042
Injection site pain134,2941252,235
Dizziness133,3234637,303
Injection site erythema131,718341,771
Rash113,6132214,332
COVID-1997,6237,31635,295
Injection site swelling96,522281,407
Myalgia95,2022584,011
Erythema90,703742,175
Pruritus88,832361,475
Arthralgia87,1711913,806
Dyspnoea85,9764,20322,749
Vomiting79,5471,34311,544
Urticaria71,151251,806
Product storage error69,63969
Asthenia68,7391,74912,870
SARS-CoV-2 test positive62,5685,84229,105
Expired product administered60,8791215
Malaise57,4771,3396,579
Cough56,4821,58611,103
Injection site warmth55,2344548
Diarrhoea53,9259116,486
Paraesthesia51,3841144,827
Hypoaesthesia45,7801145,587
Chest pain41,78161910,502
Hyperhidrosis41,6091702,110
Feeling abnormal40,8992932,602
Peripheral swelling40,0061642,129
Syncope38,7585523,183
Injection site pruritus38,5723147
Swelling38,228731,212
Lymphadenopathy37,829921,282
SARS-CoV-2 test36,2084203,838
Herpes zoster35,5591282,271
Tremor32,1201832,842
Condition aggravated30,7181,3797,493
Blood test30,2902427,420
Skin warm30,12746566
Incorrect product storage29,88002
Drug ineffective29,8682121,230
Back pain28,4822573,339
Product administered to patient of inappropriate age28,1931445
Feeling hot27,34835717
Oropharyngeal pain27,1221531,751
Chest discomfort26,3891303,140
Rash erythematous25,85923532
Loss of consciousness25,4163562,460
Mobility decreased25,2892192,210
Injection site rash25,2593230
Neck pain24,653831,615
Decreased appetite24,3886063,109
Influenza like illness24,0941411,211
Heart rate increased24,0041212,220
Palpitations23,937652,098
Injection site oedema23,24924605
Injection site induration23,1921289
Extra dose administered23,06246264
Inappropriate schedule of product administration22,7142811,341
Tinnitus22,67013537
Vaccination site pain22,57216252
Injection site reaction21,95514547
Death21,62421,3357,438
Pallor21,3292011,761
Insomnia20,8071061,106
Muscular weakness20,5441924,577
Unevaluable event20,0496253,530
Injection site hypersensitivity19,9139403
Electrocardiogram19,7051954,924
Incorrect dose administered19,5871270
Oedema peripheral19,4181481,545
Rash pruritic19,0528327
Gait disturbance18,9322454,043
Immediate post-injection reaction18,67863703
Laboratory test18,5225576,331
Lethargy18,4355052,579
Somnolence17,9962982,047
Fall17,9347804,552
Abdominal pain17,8083804,061
Musculoskeletal stiffness17,752521,024
Rhinorrhoea17,3621301,050
Body temperature increased16,9931391,464
Tenderness16,88520558
Injection site mass16,6666224
Cellulitis16,543602,176
Muscle spasms16,298611,339
Abdominal pain upper16,0811411,526
Sleep disorder15,93840902
Flushing15,90215493
Hypersensitivity15,893401,391
Vaccination failure15,849205796
Infection15,6344032,425
Swelling face15,54127803
Computerised tomogram15,5253036,381
Burning sensation15,07416714
Migraine14,96927951
Full blood count14,6692233,718
Crying14,6551201,301
SARS-CoV-2 test negative14,4594252,837
Body temperature14,45750656
Anxiety14,2921321,224
Convulsion14,1042575,268
Wrong product administered14,068520
Vertigo13,628331,071
Vision blurred13,591301,313
Injected limb mobility decreased13,2566277
Interchange of vaccine products13,18541241
Hypertension13,1612902,894
Tachycardia12,5903553,047
Throat tightness12,35812674
Agitation12,2683781,781
Feeling cold12,267102416
Underdose12,13436
Blister12,07943501
Vasodilatation11,86922408
Confusional state11,8275963,519
Nasal congestion11,62483671
Impaired work ability11,545321,093
Throat irritation11,4337318
Chest X-ray11,3802633,615
Rash macular11,36611322
Respiratory tract congestion11,1992321,407
Blood pressure increased11,045571,231
Loss of personal independence in daily activities10,961831,210
Unresponsive to stimuli10,9391,6761,938
Abdominal discomfort10,90094619
Irritability10,8441631,285
Discomfort10,77355586
Hypotension10,6819393,899
Seizure10,6763592,575
Metabolic function test10,5991932,724
Dysphagia10,5472781,739
Contusion10,450801,046
Magnetic resonance imaging10,4491113,816
Lip swelling10,4307457
Illness10,386177739
Electrocardiogram normal10,171732,195
Paraesthesia oral9,8606351
Exposure during pregnancy9,843231,233
Wheezing9,7641511,502
Pneumonia9,6071,6075,951
Incorrect product formulation administered9,49687
Inflammation9,373571,000
Rash papular9,3728227
Musculoskeletal pain9,26910433
Influenza9,245167889
Rash vesicular9,16627268
Vaccination site erythema9,157057
Screaming9,10663614
Product preparation issue9,09707
Axillary pain9,0154116
Vaccination site swelling9,006284
Blood test normal8,997361,417
Oedema8,971111747
Vaccine breakthrough infection8,9148506,511
X-ray8,9091152,007
Nasopharyngitis8,86251447
Echocardiogram8,7562054,747
Chest X-ray normal8,7471703,401
Vaccination complication8,73584937
Inappropriate schedule of drug administration8,67825167
Limb discomfort8,61512475
Balance disorder8,583721,525
Poor quality product administered8,57623
Visual impairment8,26728956
Rash maculo-papular8,23819385
Joint swelling8,20517565
Cold sweat8,08647359
Full blood count normal8,053581,745
Swollen tongue8,01627510
Induration7,9133154
Laboratory test abnormal7,8132873,211
Hypoxia7,6931,5116,570
Guillain-Barre syndrome7,6851995,643
Eye swelling7,6318275
Skin discolouration7,580108675
Lymph node pain7,472290
Chest X-ray abnormal7,4251,1085,734
Hypoaesthesia oral7,4144445
Ear pain7,39028332
Dysgeusia7,3378190
Ultrasound scan7,249491,525
Laboratory test normal7,2221142,194
Urine analysis7,2021121,770
Hypokinesia7,086681,161
Intensive care7,0831,6856,413
Injection site bruising7,067876
Dehydration7,0302662,751
Muscle twitching7,00935825
Ageusia6,96261567
COVID-19 pneumonia6,8991,8356,185
Incorrect storage of drug6,89113
White blood cell count increased6,8864224,012
Acute respiratory failure6,7911,4466,384
Cerebrovascular accident6,5846664,631
Thrombosis6,5474542,331
Eye pain6,52017421
Joint range of motion decreased6,5093187
Pharyngeal swelling6,4199376
Presyncope6,39024550
Rash generalised6,37612312
Atrial fibrillation6,3596213,528
Wrong drug administered6,333569
Dermatitis bullous6,3246223
Electrocardiogram abnormal6,1912363,079
Blood pressure measurement6,12862856
Neuralgia6,06813389
Injection site urticaria6,058048
Product temperature excursion issue6,02110
Pulmonary embolism5,9695694,485
Hypotonia5,9271111,618
Hot flush5,9108157
Local reaction5,8701116
Anaphylactic reaction5,78189965
Dysstasia5,7191131,222
Heavy menstrual bleeding5,6387163
Speech disorder5,6261041,543
Computerised tomogram normal5,615511,972
Weight decreased5,5691511,320
Viral infection5,559104972
Myocarditis5,5402453,694
Asthma5,53860941
Anosmia5,53141435
Hypersomnia5,523107374
Dyskinesia5,49850914
Incomplete course of vaccination5,47230152
Heart rate5,42053681
Injection site inflammation5,408894
Dysphonia5,40343417
Head injury5,27073672
Anticoagulant therapy5,2345084,232
Blood glucose normal5,1821271,520
Vaccination site pruritus5,150015
Medication error5,147880
Vaccination site warmth5,105026
Bell's palsy5,0726490
Cyanosis5,0593801,421
Night sweats5,04621348
Arthritis5,03614427
Troponin increased5,0202884,350
C-reactive protein increased4,9561322,826
Gait inability4,9411461,632
Skin lesion4,92224385
Ocular hyperaemia4,91510237
Head discomfort4,90011243
Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age4,827321
Disorientation4,78774714
Vaccine positive rechallenge4,7595158
Facial paralysis4,743571,144
Sneezing4,7394167
Injection site nodule4,707652
Anorexia4,624124808
Disturbance in attention4,61020336
Computerised tomogram head4,6031262,011
Productive cough4,5922461,431
Bone pain4,5839171
Menstruation irregular4,571885
Platelet count decreased4,4983042,891
Product preparation error4,496112
Immunisation4,46622141
Febrile convulsion4,442271,141
Urinary tract infection4,4424122,089
Pharyngitis4,40266550
Epistaxis4,32795560
Photophobia4,32422494
Deep vein thrombosis4,3232202,340
Local swelling4,3212189
Blood glucose increased4,3142381,467
Ear discomfort4,2665116
Injection site cellulitis4,2362297
Expired drug administered4,229710
Incorrect route of product administration4,172440
Nervousness4,16213180
Endotracheal intubation4,1162,0693,459
Face oedema4,1126352
Aphasia4,0981731,496
Pain in jaw4,09115360
Alopecia4,0898235
Muscle tightness3,9807226
Oxygen saturation decreased3,9726552,211
Echocardiogram normal3,961462,366
Sepsis3,9589453,278
Urine analysis normal3,940651,250
Exposure to SARS-CoV-23,8261471,020
Memory impairment3,82552807
Neuropathy peripheral3,82219917
Injection site vesicles3,820272
Lumbar puncture3,791712,898
Amnesia3,70637864
Pericarditis3,689451,832
Dry mouth3,6828186
Acute kidney injury3,6769923,271
Haemoglobin decreased3,6293822,522
Vaccination site rash3,612016
Sinusitis3,59015390
Stupor3,5632521,041
Dyspepsia3,55942334
Influenza virus test negative3,55270836
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging3,532361,447
Dysarthria3,4861181,445
Eye movement disorder3,46841499
Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased3,463361,352
Peripheral coldness3,459115295
Movement disorder3,45838572
Activities of daily living impaired3,45623483
Troponin3,4521131,739
Menstrual disorder3,449777
Respiratory failure3,4221,0642,980
Product administered at inappropriate site3,418547
Skin ulcer3,41138288
Mental status changes3,3986942,668
Computerised tomogram thorax abnormal3,3683312,713
Nodule3,3669104
Computerised tomogram head normal3,3581882,017
Cardiac arrest3,3552,4571,615
Off label use3,32622142
Depression3,32240557
Abdominal distension3,317115615
Retching3,31336314
Rhinitis3,30178312
Blood test abnormal3,29856973
Suspected COVID-193,28362252
Lacrimation increased3,2824126
Heart rate irregular3,27534453
Metabolic function test normal3,268461,006
Immunoglobulin therapy3,2671102,791
Constipation3,26663889
Joint stiffness3,2315130
Gaze palsy3,22930689
Magnetic resonance imaging head3,221431,290
Blood pressure decreased3,21796498
Apnoea3,2148561,383
Echocardiogram abnormal3,2072092,314
Product dose omission issue3,1954174
Eye pruritus3,190259
Syringe issue3,16701
Deafness3,14912290
Pain of skin3,113584
Myocardial infarction3,0907611,713
Fibrin D dimer3,0611341,496
Haematochezia3,038381,019
Mass3,03116147
Skin burning sensation3,030295
Anaemia3,0132731,691
Abnormal behaviour3,01389551
Breast pain2,996292
Paralysis2,9921011,389
Petechiae2,9812061,037
Blood creatinine increased2,9684142,313
Dyspnoea exertional2,9571551,511
Injection site discolouration2,953045
White blood cell count normal2,9471231,560
Taste disorder2,93410138
C-reactive protein2,89642986
Platelet count normal2,8901371,537
Fibrin D dimer increased2,8521781,754
Skin exfoliation2,81912179
Urinary incontinence2,80162619
Computerised tomogram abnormal2,7961811,588
Drug exposure during pregnancy2,7799265
Sensory disturbance2,77011348
Gastrointestinal disorder2,76156592
Facial pain2,75412184
Intussusception2,750222,375
Varicella2,7341191
Haemorrhage2,731224575
Streptococcus test negative2,73130381
Hypoacusis2,7255146
Eye irritation2,712164
Thrombocytopenia2,7043151,898
Immunisation reaction2,70030266
Otitis media2,69440548
Blindness2,67029593
Aspartate aminotransferase increased2,6581961,441
Electroencephalogram2,652421,384
Lung opacity2,6444142,334
Oral herpes2,639352
Hypertonia2,61832438
Ultrasound Doppler2,616381,120
Investigation2,58641613
Musculoskeletal discomfort2,56218168
Sinus congestion2,5588130
Haemoglobin normal2,542791,284
Leukocytosis2,5402041,775
Product administration error2,531310
Thirst2,52919244
Differential white blood cell count2,52444756
Red blood cell sedimentation rate normal2,5216584
SARS-CoV-2 antibody test2,52135483
Musculoskeletal chest pain2,50922326
Feeding disorder2,49693401
Blood glucose2,48342480
Impaired driving ability2,48025374
Dysmenorrhoea2,477049
Alanine aminotransferase increased2,4701551,199
General physical health deterioration2,4671,5351,590
Magnetic resonance imaging head abnormal2,4671071,880
Feeling of body temperature change2,45910108
Injection site discomfort2,445321
Blood culture negative2,423951,859
Computerised tomogram thorax2,421841,239
Diplopia2,41513692
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone2,40412425
Cardiac disorder2,386174716
Pharyngeal oedema2,38411213
Bronchitis2,37396487
Abortion spontaneous2,3693203
Angiogram2,360661,338
Cognitive disorder2,34473612
Magnetic resonance imaging normal2,33318728
Injection site haemorrhage2,331756
Heart rate decreased2,32748389
Acute myocardial infarction2,3223422,095
Vaginal haemorrhage2,30916204
Adverse event2,28641184
Hypophagia2,2843431,408
Nervous system disorder2,28277558
Cardiac stress test2,2719606
Rheumatoid arthritis2,26618185
Deafness unilateral2,2574124
Biopsy2,22652354
Dry skin2,220778
Red blood cell sedimentation rate2,21419528
X-ray normal2,20514343
Bradycardia2,203266859
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease2,19233477
Erythema multiforme2,1825220
Respiratory disorder2,175346845
Panic attack2,17412160
Angioedema2,1677316
Varicella post vaccine2,16614131
Oropharyngeal discomfort2,159593
Lung disorder2,159384906
Scab2,15713137
Pruritus generalised2,148149
Arrhythmia2,144137553
Magnetic resonance imaging head normal2,14329926
Eczema2,127393
Polymerase chain reaction2,126100768
Cardiac monitoring2,12614655
Hemiparesis2,1191251,294
Ultrasound scan normal2,1158459
Adverse reaction2,1038127
Resuscitation2,0851,445885
Vaccination site reaction2,081029
Computerised tomogram head abnormal2,0693091,717
Angina pectoris2,06815455
Blood creatinine normal2,067661,191
Restlessness2,06459158
Hallucination2,06366377
Parosmia2,062486
Hyperventilation2,05732331
Neurological symptom2,05685852
Upper respiratory tract infection2,05457433
Pleural effusion2,0433571,619
Hyperaesthesia2,0358153
Mechanical ventilation2,0339311,712
Eye disorder2,02715293
Staring2,02431461
Ultrasound scan abnormal2,02226510
Pharyngolaryngeal pain2,02213170
Sensitive skin2,007134
Product use issue2,0021154
C-reactive protein normal1,9939589
Autism1,9841117
Blood potassium normal1,9771101,210
Ultrasound Doppler abnormal1,977651,023
Surgery1,967711,370
Flatulence1,95719186
Sensation of foreign body1,956274
Respiratory distress1,9484531,126
White blood cell count decreased1,94485937
Blood culture1,943961,167
Troponin normal1,94048822
Pollakiuria1,90616348
Oxygen saturation1,90073458
Vaccination site induration1,894016
Incorrect route of drug administration1,889338
Swelling of eyelid1,876054
Conjunctivitis1,86010266
Cardiac failure congestive1,8573751,447
Electroencephalogram normal1,848171,031
Haematocrit decreased1,8481671,208
Urine analysis abnormal1,84587911
Magnetic resonance imaging abnormal1,84528753
Seizure like phenomena1,83262359
Coordination abnormal1,83032644
Cardiac flutter1,8286133
Bursitis1,825573
Angiogram pulmonary abnormal1,8251691,608
Wrong technique in product usage process1,815018
Bedridden1,81259200
Myasthenic syndrome1,80023547
Computerised tomogram abdomen abnormal1,7991801,397
Maternal exposure during pregnancy1,79416110
Walking aid user1,79245835
Electromyogram1,79011532
Stomatitis1,78814130
Posture abnormal1,78659319
Antinuclear antibody1,78519391
Autoimmune disorder1,78431342
Influenza B virus test1,78376921
Lung infiltration1,7823671,575
Abasia1,76627784
Poor quality sleep1,7577108
Blood sodium normal1,753881,038
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal1,7524808
White blood cell count1,75176672
Fear1,7504192
Osteoarthritis1,74716275
Vaccination site mass1,74108
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease1,7372411,254
Blood sodium decreased1,7341271,302
Weight1,72918254
Asymptomatic COVID-191,72992878
Ecchymosis1,72719267
Skin reaction1,726127
Facial palsy1,7223303
Sudden infant death syndrome1,7201,71437
Haematocrit normal1,71753821
Toothache1,700841
Respiratory arrest1,678636535
Sensory loss1,67718591
Scan with contrast1,67224918
Allergy to vaccine1,6710111
Rash pustular1,6701106
Vital signs measurement1,665595
Encephalopathy1,6593681,182
Skin nodule1,657343
Intermenstrual bleeding1,648020
Ventricular extrasystoles1,64014355
Skin irritation1,633136
Acoustic stimulation tests1,628163
Injury1,62290332
Blood urea increased1,6162631,199
Depressed level of consciousness1,598141521
Painful respiration1,59813507
Computerised tomogram abdomen1,59073846
Emotional distress1,58127219
Mouth swelling1,579470
Transient ischaemic attack1,571291,004
Antibody test1,56421280
Blood lactic acid1,5612181,131
Skin disorder1,55811117
Dysuria1,55429446
Electroencephalogram abnormal1,5491081,058
Positive airway pressure therapy1,5497641,364
Electrocardiogram ambulatory1,5441270
Immune system disorder1,53841333
Influenza A virus test negative1,53563740
Blood potassium decreased1,53287861
Ear infection1,52912150
Dry throat1,526230
Bacterial infection1,523140667
Grip strength decreased1,51617226
Blood creatine phosphokinase increased1,512641,030
Paranasal sinus discomfort1,505952
Delirium1,503152633
Blood urea normal1,49852860
Coma1,494326637
Tachypnoea1,493209925
Blood chloride normal1,49084897
Therapeutic response unexpected1,48315
Platelet count1,48276631
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal1,47818586
Pulmonary oedema1,466467935
Mental impairment1,46552276
Nerve injury1,4556166
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone normal1,45523474
Menstruation delayed1,450012
Periarthritis1,441240
Injection site hypoaesthesia1,434134
Ocular discomfort1,433174
Spinal pain1,4323101
Blood urine present1,43240337
Axillary mass1,430229
Full blood count abnormal1,42969680
Abdominal pain lower1,41826422
Drug administered at inappropriate site1,414051
Circumstance or information capable of leading to medication error1,409112
Hyperacusis1,4087115
Flank pain1,40420358
Weight increased1,40325276
Dizziness postural1,4026132
Respiratory syncytial virus test negative1,40149733
Electric shock sensation1,398178
Antibody test negative1,39318195
Secretion discharge1,38128123
Acne1,376148
Thinking abnormal1,37318258
Grand mal convulsion1,36830587
CSF protein increased1,367271,207
Exercise tolerance decreased1,3632192
Eyelid oedema1,357169
Sluggishness1,357487
Pericardial effusion1,35798924
Arthropathy1,3567164
Troponin I increased1,35545827
Musculoskeletal disorder1,35419336
X-ray limb1,3538128
Antinuclear antibody negative1,35326418
Encephalitis1,348100955
Overdose1,3461962
Psoriasis1,341259
Upper-airway cough syndrome1,340362
Skin tightness1,332130
Mean cell volume normal1,32940738
Red blood cell count decreased1,32690783
Limb injury1,32523188
Electrocardiogram ST segment elevation1,319401,070
Alanine aminotransferase normal1,31666771
Atelectasis1,3141801,037
Amenorrhoea1,311160
Injection site irritation1,305013
Oral pain1,294252
Injection site paraesthesia1,287026
Sinus disorder1,28311102
Blood alkaline phosphatase normal1,28261776
Rash morbilliform1,281146
Oral discomfort1,278041
Pharyngeal paraesthesia1,274030
Respiratory rate increased1,26347190
Injection site haematoma1,261016
Brain natriuretic peptide increased1,2591431,083
Cardiomegaly1,254217824
Culture urine1,24649551
Neuropathy1,24634502
Blood glucose decreased1,24349316
Pulmonary thrombosis1,24382939
Chromaturia1,24029409
Ejection fraction decreased1,2401321,040
Tongue disorder1,2291104
Dermatitis1,227889
Hyponatraemia1,2271261,061
Joint injury1,2161093
Autopsy1,2141,197149
Cardiac failure1,213304837
Anion gap1,20579866
Culture urine negative1,19246711
Blood bilirubin normal1,19273738
Scan with contrast abnormal1,18845924
Stress1,1776132
Eye discharge1,175353
Periorbital swelling1,173148
Renal failure1,172400836
Tendonitis1,169040
Aphonia1,1691289
Faeces discoloured1,16830325
Hyperglycaemia1,16692780
Aspartate aminotransferase normal1,16348663
Biopsy skin abnormal1,16222169
Brain fog1,1618106
Dry eye1,157267
Skin swelling1,154133
Carbon dioxide normal1,15131690
Fibromyalgia1,1491107
Electromyogram abnormal1,14327625
Renal pain1,143164
Meningitis1,142116839
Mean cell haemoglobin concentration normal1,14230636
Weight bearing difficulty1,1416222
Biopsy skin1,1409147
Mydriasis1,14076132
Myelitis transverse1,13819794
Blood calcium normal1,13844598
Pulmonary congestion1,138128376
Sinus tachycardia1,13759508
Injection site abscess1,1340136
Haematuria1,13254469
Accidental underdose1,12400
Rotator cuff syndrome1,123258
Troponin I1,12017461
Magnetic resonance imaging heart1,1207818
Red blood cell count normal1,11919499
CSF test abnormal1,11544937
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome1,1114226
Catheterisation cardiac1,11044864
Generalised tonic-clonic seizure1,10935357
Neurological examination1,10517337
Post herpetic neuralgia1,103274
Facial paresis1,1008415
Symptom recurrence1,0951900
Diabetes mellitus1,09285401
Feeling jittery1,090142
Influenza virus test1,08920287
X-ray abnormal1,08832398
Mechanical urticaria1,088012
Physical examination1,08523229
Muscle rigidity1,08432128
Breast swelling1,084131
Ultrasound Doppler normal1,08243571
Haemoglobin1,07953502
Streptococcus test1,07312174
Ultrasound abdomen1,07110371
Antinuclear antibody positive1,0707240
Shock1,066359658
Mouth ulceration1,06511134
Middle insomnia1,064256
No reaction on previous exposure to drug1,063162
Lymphocyte percentage decreased1,06162679
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased1,05565552
Blepharospasm1,054096
Body temperature decreased1,05432119
Lumbar puncture normal1,04917769
Neutrophil percentage increased1,04952687
Appendicitis1,0484830
Blood creatine phosphokinase1,04525311
Borrelia test negative1,04110359
Vitreous floaters1,037269
Colonoscopy1,03622278
Respiratory viral panel1,03654776
Glossodynia1,028149
Muscle fatigue1,027255
Blood magnesium1,02424434
Hepatic enzyme increased1,02242384
Red cell distribution width normal1,02026500
Multiple sclerosis1,01210314
Hypopnoea1,01161152
X-ray limb normal1,0074128
Injection site infection1,007365
Groin pain1,0062126
Lumbar puncture abnormal1,00445869
Accidental overdose1,004321
Visual disturbance1,0027171
Blood creatine phosphokinase normal1,00011318
Cerebral haemorrhage997319765
Protein total normal99641559
Purpura99519276
Nerve conduction studies9946298
Haemoptysis993106435
Allergy test988071
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage982189707
Culture98049354
Renal impairment979234621
Fibrin D dimer normal9798333
Glycosylated haemoglobin97117367
Ultrasound abdomen abnormal96827715
Neutrophil count increased96738522
Adverse drug reaction9671795
Acoustic stimulation tests abnormal961128
Ear swelling960040
Vaccination error96041
Blindness unilateral9604292
Serum sickness9584191
Platelet count increased95627438
Eating disorder95519167
Ischaemic stroke95073807
International normalised ratio94835444
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain normal9468486
Pregnancy test positive944137
Supraventricular tachycardia94444332
Nuchal rigidity9438141
Transfusion942155753
Cardioversion937203559
Blood bilirubin increased93690577
Salivary hypersecretion93616155
Mean cell haemoglobin normal93631491
Depressed mood930380
Needle issue92913
Differential white blood cell count normal9295204
Immunodeficiency92931166
Blood pressure abnormal92936225
Liver function test92621301
Hypokalaemia92686721
Urinary retention92441621
Abscess92314219
Vasculitis92233307
Papule921030
Drug hypersensitivity917395
Blood albumin normal91735486
Blood magnesium normal91431487
Mammogram913033
Systemic lupus erythematosus91218187
Abnormal dreams910035
Cardio-respiratory arrest909717429
Aggression90735265
Rheumatoid factor negative9073157
Drooling90510192
Pregnancy test904045
Scar903587
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration903013
Prothrombin time89923451
Viral test negative88945557
Respiration abnormal88868155
Vaccination site bruising887010
Skin laceration88727162
Ophthalmic herpes zoster885963
Muscle contractions involuntary88416102
Limb mass883230
Fluid retention88232220
Laryngospasm8792100
Respiratory symptom87758406
Food allergy876177
Liver function test normal87625376
Pelvic pain8767102
Muscle atrophy87422166
Blood immunoglobulin G87420271
Ophthalmological examination869081
Thyroid function test8692115
Polymenorrhoea869017
Lymphadenitis866984
Tongue discomfort865027
Extrasystoles8633110
Computerised tomogram thorax normal86244539
Wheelchair user86150402
Vomiting projectile8598147
Blood creatinine85550413
Glomerular filtration rate decreased84887522
Sciatica846571
Blood albumin decreased84595634
Nightmare845547
Monoplegia8433215
Appendicectomy8392719
Pulse absent838587271
Pulmonary mass83787520
Blood calcium decreased83672614
Chronic kidney disease834164666
Photopsia832166
VIIth nerve paralysis8303138
Haematoma83039168
Ataxia82814500
Caesarean section82813278
Sinus headache827029
Procalcitonin82581683
Scratch821118
Oral pruritus820024
Oral mucosal blistering820559
Monocyte percentage81732443
Formication815227
Magnetic resonance imaging spinal8157422
Neutrophil count81035388
Rheumatoid factor8108136
Hypoglycaemia80972380
Exposure via skin contact80802
Abdominal X-ray80727521
Motor dysfunction80719273
International normalised ratio increased807119577
Mean platelet volume normal80724468
Heart rate abnormal80417145
Ear disorder804471
Magnetic resonance imaging neck8006290
Immunology test79911281
Sinus pain796340
Face injury7941080
Tunnel vision794242
Polymyalgia rheumatica794053
Septic shock793428658
Gout7907113
Pulmonary pain789175
Choking78437154
Thyroid function test normal7792101
Laryngitis7782258
Device connection issue77602
Eyelid ptosis7725206
Glycosylated haemoglobin increased77120418
Ejection fraction normal76939679
Immune thrombocytopenia76919519
Jaundice76862336
Myositis7663226
Herpes simplex765775
Postmenopausal haemorrhage764019
Sputum discoloured76346390
Hepatic function abnormal76330217
Blood pressure fluctuation76215137
Activated partial thromboplastin time76127397
Oligomenorrhoea761016
Computerised tomogram neck76120382
Neurological examination normal7594183
Magnetic resonance imaging spinal abnormal75817508
Endoscopy75621244
Culture negative75445411
Delivery7532361
Hypothyroidism75218280
Listless7525128
Plasmapheresis75048668
Imaging procedure74946362
Optic neuritis7485284
Hemiplegia74630479
International normalised ratio normal74622436
Sensation of heaviness744571
Breast tenderness741016
Gastrointestinal pain740354
X-ray limb abnormal7382133
Diet refusal73656184
Photosensitivity reaction734166
Product quality issue733413
Viral test73329281
Lymphocyte count decreased73238416
Leukopenia73240406
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain7313362
Breakthrough COVID-19731521157
Coronary artery disease729135536
Ejection fraction72439602
Hepatitis B antibody negative723232
Altered state of consciousness72222135
Tic7220108
Vitamin B12 normal7228266
Accidental exposure to product72102
Skin mass721015
Monocyte count increased71820360
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased71859489
Dermatitis contact717055
Scan with contrast normal7165348
Incoherent71436191
Rectal haemorrhage71454314
Lymphocyte count71125339
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome7087682
Pharyngeal hypoaesthesia706035
Enema administration7046610
Breast mass704536
Inflammatory marker increased70227393
Deafness neurosensory701237
Muscle disorder6991102
Brain oedema699236444
Cardiac stress test normal6992281
Difficulty in walking6996204
Smear cervix abnormal698017
Catheterisation cardiac abnormal69744627
Monocyte percentage increased69623422
Suicidal ideation69514193
Colitis69531304
Tongue pruritus694019
Staphylococcal infection69460281
Nephrolithiasis6928258
Glomerular filtration rate69139287
Chemotherapy688103387
HIV test negative68719399
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome6861287
Autonomic nervous system imbalance68518229
Anger682775
Pulmonary function test6818164
Decreased immune responsiveness681220
Drug toxicity6811045
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal68038470
Incontinence67932206
Diarrhoea haemorrhagic67614264
Visual field defect6753170
Disease recurrence675760
Blood cholesterol increased6744152
Scan67411245
Epilepsy67323377
Sudden hearing loss670024
Eosinophil percentage66919349
Neoplasm malignant669138180
Varicella virus test positive66724202
Dementia667168343
Blood gases664122509
Therapy non-responder664925
Eructation663349
Haematemesis66379286
Tongue oedema663492
Glomerular filtration rate normal66312380
CSF culture negative66219589
Breath sounds abnormal66085303
Pregnancy test negative658048
Muscle strain656270
Blood electrolytes normal65522300
Gastroenteritis65342321
Carbon dioxide decreased653101428
Frequent bowel movements652763
Mental retardation severity unspecified6529234
Pneumonia bacterial651152549
Vitamin D650768
Influenza A virus test positive65025213
Decreased activity64822182
Pertussis646638
Bacterial test negative64539374
Cerebral infarction64591558
Eyelid function disorder6443133
Lipids6424222
Blood immunoglobulin M6404191
Brain natriuretic peptide normal63925430
Injection site joint pain637013
Streptococcus test positive63643223
Brain natriuretic peptide63635329
Vitamin B126366138
Scan brain63422293
Pulse abnormal6343165
Areflexia63341476
Foetal exposure during pregnancy6311788
Odynophagia631464
Injection site streaking630020
Temperature intolerance629165
Maternal exposure before pregnancy6281175
Eosinophil count normal62816287
Dermatitis allergic627140
Vasodilation procedure627222
Cyst6231290
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased6228201
Lymphocyte count normal62212276
Lymphocyte percentage61912275
Thrombectomy61968576
Nasal discomfort618016
Ventricular tachycardia618117413

Most Frequently Reported Symptoms

These symptoms appear most often in VAERS reports. Common symptoms like headache and pain are expected given their general nature.

1. Pyrexia
276,779 reports
2,361 deaths
2. Headache
228,038 reports
815 deaths
3. Pain
199,891 reports
805 deaths
4. Fatigue
181,355 reports
1,336 deaths
5. Chills
156,139 reports
650 deaths
6. Pain in extremity
143,925 reports
384 deaths
7. No adverse event
142,256 reports
23 deaths
8. Nausea
135,876 reports
964 deaths
9. Injection site pain
134,294 reports
125 deaths

Understanding Symptom Data

•Common symptoms like headache, fatigue, and pain appear frequently because they're reported often for many conditions
•Severity rates show the percentage of reports with deaths or hospitalizations, but this doesn't indicate vaccine causation
•Medical terms may be used inconsistently across different reporters and time periods